This free webinar will review developmental neurobiology and the impact of psychoactive substances in general on brain development. We will then discuss the particular impacts of alcohol, THC, and nicotine on the brain and their specific impacts on brain development.

This presentation will discuss telehealth applications for prevention providers. Content will include specific recommendations for identifying technology as well as the legal and ethical considerations for practice. After attending this session, you will be able to: 1) Review the legal and ethical considerations for prevention practice through a virtual setting; and, 2) Identify virtual platforms […]

Join us for the fourth and final offering in our pharmacology webinar series. This webinar will explore the pharmacology of cannabis. The presenter will cover how cannabis addiction impacts major brain regions and the acute and chronic symptoms associated with cannabis use. Specific features of cannabis dependence and withdrawal will be discussed specifically symptoms that […]

In a perfect world, prevention interventions would be implemented exactly as designed and would achieve the expected positive outcomes without fail every time. But, if 2020 has taught us anything, this is not a perfect world and, sometimes, departures from a prevention program or practice’s original design and delivery are inevitable. This two-part, virtual training […]

Over the past 20 years, a growing understanding of the pervasive and harmful impact of traumatic events on individuals, families and communities has led to the emergence of research on the effects of trauma and treatment strategies to address mental health. According to SAMSHA, trauma is a widespread, harmful and costly public health problem, occurring […]

While other substances may get the share of the media attention, excessive alcohol consumption remains a consistent public health issue. This two-part webinar series will unravel the mystery of U.S. alcohol regulation, review the current science on effective strategies to addressing local conditions that influence the alcohol policy environment, and provide insights about the future […]

Do your marijuana presentations inspire and influence your audiences? Do you know how to pivot - and edit - your content to meet a wide range of audience needs and accommodate ever-shifting and changing policies? Preventionists are called upon to educate a diverse range of community members about the impact of marijuana and presentations are […]

The Mountain Plains ATTC is proud to collaborate with the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) to sponsor a training series with the of goal increasing knowledge and skills regarding individuals with brain injuries and mental health and substance use disorders. Specifically, this series will highlight individuals with SUDs and a brain injury; […]

One of the many ways that treatment courts promote recovery is through relationships with clients and integration of treatment and probation case management. This integration allows the court to have a coordinated and evidence-based response to client needs. In the treatment court, building your relationship skills, rapport, motivational enhancement strategies and cognitive-behavioral problem solving approaches […]

The speaker will be Chan M. Hellman, who is a professor of social work at the University of Oklahoma and Director of The Hope Research Center. Learning Objectives: 1.    Participants will discuss the theoretical foundations of hope and its application to personal and professional well-being. 2.    Participants will learn how hope can influence adversity and trauma […]

How do we deal with an addiction crisis during the nightmare of COVID? Individuals that suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) are facing even more challenges during COVID-19 as a vulnerable population that is experiencing isolation, loss of support, employment, food security, housing, transportation and safety issues. This stress and isolation have contributed to rising […]

This free webinar will review the epidemiology of adolescent substance. We will discuss the substances most often used by youth, look at trends in youth substance use over time, and discuss the protective role of family and positive social supports.

While other substances may get the share of the media attention, excessive alcohol consumption remains a consistent public health issue. This two-part webinar series will unravel the mystery of U.S. alcohol regulation, review the current science on effective strategies to addressing local conditions that influence the alcohol policy environment, and provide insights about the future […]

The unprecedented disruption in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic transformation to telehealth, including neuropsychological practice. With a rapid increase in the utilization of remote neuropsychological assessment, this modality of assessment has become primary. This talk will review the foundations of remote neuropsychological assessment, and highlight the various models for conducting […]

Join us for this interactive webinar on the importance of advocating for policies and regulations that improve substance misuse outcomes in your communities. This webinar will provide an overview of the difference between advocacy and lobbying, current research on policies and regulations that are often adopted with little public health input, and what tools are […]

Families of persons with serious mental illness play an important role in the lives of their loved ones. In addition to being caring siblings, parents or spouses, they often function as caregivers and can be an asset to any mental health team to assure optimal benefit of treatment. A new workforce is emerging to support these […]

We are excited to announce this two-part webinar series! Part 1: Introduction to the Plan of Safe Care Learning Modules is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 10:30 – 11:30am (PST); 1:30 – 2:30pm (EST) and will provide an overview of the new Plan of Safe Care Learning Modules. The modules are designed to guide state, county, […]

Medication non-adherence can be conceptualized as a choice to not take psychotropic medications as prescribed, and non-adherence is currently estimated at approximately 49% in the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) population. Consequences of non-adherence include: re-hospitalization, lower quality of life, relapse of symptoms, increased co-morbid medical conditions, and increased suicidality. This webinar will review the effectiveness […]

This webinar addresses the core principles of military leadership and how to apply them successfully to veterans treatment court teams and participants. Attendees will learn to identify and describe leadership do's and don’ts when working with justice-involved veterans and how to apply these principles in treatment courts.

Motivational interviewing, a treatment approach developed by William Miller, has been well established as an effective way to promote behavior change in individuals. Following a brief review of the fundamental MI principles and micro-skills, this experiential MI Skill Development training will focus on helping clients to engage in change talk, and then make commitments to […]