Substance use and HIV are important public health issues on their own and in conjunction with each other. Substance use is a major risk factor for contracting HIV and substance […]
Life can be complicated and there may be times we feel overwhelmed by the many choices and decisions we are faced with. Sometimes it’s hard to know what direction to […]
Join us for this 4-part series as we take a look at mental health respite care from the peer perspective, including discussions on its history and future direction, when and […]
This 90-minute webinar will provide details on how practitioners can plan for and implement effective policy strategies. This webinar seeks to demystify policy work for practitioners and increase their comfort […]
Understanding what drives someone to continue using substances will help address barriers to seeking help and successfully complete treatment. This class uncovers the nature of addiction and why treatment can […]
Research suggests that race and ethnicity are predictors of how services are delivered, and implicit bias is one component that has been identified as influencing the provision of poor care. […]
In conjunction with Anne Arundel County, the Central East ATTC is hosting a webinar to address Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and the best practices for prescribing. Buprenorphine will be […]
Co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders can complicate treatment and many issues go unmanaged. Without integrated care people are also likely to develop medical concerns like diabetes or chronic pain. […]
Effectively using social media platforms and being media literate is critically important in a digital age. Improving prevention practitioners’ media literacy and their use of social media platforms can enhance […]
Please join us for our monthly MHTTC webinar series, featuring Mike Bricker, MS, CADC-II, NCAC-2, LPC, a consultant on “dual recovery” from substance use and mental disorders through the STEMSS Institute. […]
Conducting an effective evaluation is essential to determine if you are meeting your goals for any project or program. An evaluation plan is one of the key documents that guides […]
Objectives: Review the role of colonization and historical trauma in behavioral health training. Define what it means to decolonize supervision and training. Examine the conflicting and competing worldviews that supervisors […]
Evaluation is a core aspect of improving prevention programming. Through the collection and analysis of information relevant to prevention activities, prevention professionals can reduce uncertainty around the effectiveness of programs […]
Evaluation is a core aspect of improving prevention programming. Through the collection and analysis of information relevant to prevention activities, prevention professionals can reduce uncertainty around the effectiveness of programs […]
The continuous increase in opioid overdoses are devastating families and communities. Health Care and Behavioral Health organizations are critical to addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) with individuals at risk. This […]
Contingency management is one of the only evidence-based behavioral interventions shown to be effective in treating stimulant use disorder (StimUD). Contingency management provides monetary incentives (such as gift cards) for […]
Xylazine (or “tranq”) is a non-opioid sedative and tranquilizer only approved for use in veterinary medicine. However, over the past several years, human consumption of xylazine has begun rapidly increasing. […]
The purpose of this presentation is to review the neurobiology of substance use disorders and how medications can effectively improve outcomes in SUD treatment by disrupting the cycle of addiction […]
Family treatment courts (FTCs) have improved safety, permanency, well-being, and recovery outcomes for families in the child welfare system associated with parental substance use for over 25 years. Despite these […]
It’s been a tough year for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth, as access to gender affirming health care, youth sports, and drag performances are vilified and outlawed […]
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States across all age groups. Compared with the general population, individuals with alcohol dependence and persons who use […]
The Ethical Challenges of a SUD Counselor will take an interactive approach to discuss the many challenges faced throughout our career. Scenarios will be used to engage participants by viewing […]
Effectively using social media platforms and being media literate is critically important in a digital age. Improving prevention practitioners’ media literacy and their use of social media platforms can enhance […]
Ways of dealing with bereavement and grief are influenced by the norms of one’s cultural identity. In our current environment, many have experienced loss resulting from various circumstances that can […]
Opioid use and its consequences continue to be a serious problem across the United States. The opioid landscape has experienced several recent shifts due to changes in demand and supply, […]
More than 180,000 Veterans are incarcerated in jails and prisons throughout the country. In response to this population’s unique needs, many jurisdictions have implemented Veteran-specific diversion opportunities and services; however, […]
Opioid use and its consequences continue to be a serious problem across the United States. The opioid landscape has experienced several recent shifts due to changes in demand and supply, […]
The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), and the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP), are hosting a new webinar for criminal justice professionals. Incentives on a […]
The Social Norms Approach is a prevention strategy that corrects misperceptions of risky behaviors and focuses on the healthy behaviors that already exist in groups. Research shows that most people overestimate risky or unhealthy […]