Alcohol is STILL a drug. The opioid crisis, increase in stimulant misuse, and marijuana legalization dominate the news— yet alcohol remains the number one substance causing health, social, legal and financial problems throughout the US. While this series will focus on the hopefulness of recovery from alcohol use disorder, we’ll also take a deep dive into […]
Brain injury and related behavior challenges can have dramatic, lifelong mpact on employment, family dynamics and quality of life. There is evidence to suggest that individuals with co-occurring behavioral health conditions often have poorer outcomes following injury then those who do not. Not only does brain injury cause behavioral health problems, but associated deficits can also […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all aspects of life and society, including risk factors for substance use and the capacity of prevention professionals to address them. While data remains limited, available evidence suggests that substance use and its related harms significantly increased since the start of the pandemic. This two-part webinar series will review […]
Alcohol has remained among the most common substances of abuse, causing deleterious effects on the person, their family, and society. Biological factors associated with alcohol will be reviewed as well as the etiology and epidemiology of alcohol use disorder. The webinar will discuss elements of the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder along with treatment modalities […]
NCSACW is excited to share a new three-part series of technical assistance briefs: How States Serve Infants and their Families Affected by Prenatal Substance Exposure. You can join us for a free three-part Learning Exchange to explore each brief. The sessions feature subject matter experts and professionals from several states that currently implementing innovative policies […]
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South […]
“In God we trust. All others must bring data.” – W. Edwards Deming A successful grant application hinges on your ability to provide data that support your stated needs and intentions. In this session, participants will learn how data should be used to support your grant application and where to find useful data for grant […]
Just like a professor in college, Drug Court U offers treatment court practitioners the opportunity to schedule one-on-one discussion time with experts and receive individualized, confidential instruction via video chat or conference call. Eric Olson, L.C.P.C., is the district manager for adult and juvenile mental health courts in Idaho’s 7th Judicial District. He has worked as […]
This training introduces key terms and concepts such as gender identity and sexual orientation, treatment considerations for clinical work, and addressing the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. AUDIENCE Behavioral healthcare providers, including psychologists, LMTS and LCSWs, nurses, mental health and substance use disorder counselors, prevention practitioners, public health practitioners, teachers and […]
Please join the NCSACW and a panel of professionals from agencies with in-depth experience to learn more about developing a drug testing policy for child welfare agencies. As parental substance use affects many families who come to the attention of child welfare, drug testing is one tool child welfare often uses as a component of […]
Please join the NCSACW and a panel of professionals from agencies with in-depth experience to learn more about developing a drug testing policy for child welfare agencies. As parental substance use affects many families who come to the attention of child welfare, drug testing is one tool child welfare often uses as a component of […]
Join this one-hour forum with knowledgeable providers and subject matter expert(s) who will answer questions and lead discussions around a variety of topics related to successes and challenges of using technology to offer clinical/peer recovery services via digital technologies. Please join anytime during the session to ask your questions and share your thoughts and experiences […]
Counselors have the privilege of working with individuals and families from various backgrounds, intersecting identities, and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. To be culturally responsive means that counselors must reflect on their own journeys as cultural beings. The Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice Competencies models are guideposts to evolving our personal cultural awareness and knowledge […]
Just like a professor in college, Drug Court U offers treatment court practitioners the opportunity to schedule one-on-one discussion time with experts and receive individualized, confidential instruction via video chat or conference call. Eric Olson, L.C.P.C., is the district manager for adult and juvenile mental health courts in Idaho’s 7th Judicial District. He has worked as […]
Join NCSACW and Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff for a two-part session on improving outcomes for families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Other than tobacco, alcohol remains the most commonly used substance during pregnancy. Prenatal alcohol exposure has stronger long-term effects on child growth, behavior, cognition, and achievement than other substances. The first session covers: -Identification […]
Just like a professor in college, Drug Court U offers treatment court practitioners the opportunity to schedule one-on-one discussion time with experts and receive individualized, confidential instruction via video chat or conference call. Paul L. Cary, M.S., retired as director of the Toxicology and Drug Monitoring Laboratory at University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, […]
Indigenous Resiliency: Indigenous Ways of Knowing for Thriving Prevention Programs Workshop Series In this four-part monthly workshop series, we will explore how to build resilience into everyday thinking and actions so that important activities will thrive even after the funding has diminished. We approach resiliency from a broad perspective, a perspective that recognizes the importance of determining […]
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, cannabis use rates increased in 2020, with almost 50 million individuals 12 or older reporting use of cannabis in the past year. This increase is reflected in the state-specific data for HHS Region 8 in five of the six states (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South […]
Understanding the role structural racism plays in society and its relationship to substance use disorders is critical to prevention and promoting healthy behaviors. This webinar will focus on identifying common systems, policies, and programs that negatively impact people of color, understanding how stress from dealing with racism can lead to substance use, and what steps […]
Join NCSACW and Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff for a two-part session on improving outcomes for families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Other than tobacco, alcohol remains the most commonly used substance during pregnancy. Prenatal alcohol exposure has stronger long-term effects on child growth, behavior, cognition, and achievement than other substances.
Self-care has perhaps never been so clearly necessary as it is within our current societal circumstances. Serving justice-involved veterans brings its own unique risks of developing compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, vicarious traumatization, and professional burnout, which can negatively affect personal and professional well-being. This webinar will help you better identify these conditions, including their related signs and symptoms, […]
Juvenile probation officers play a key role in giving young people the best odds for successful reentry. A panel of probation leaders will discuss their experiences, what reentry success looks like, what information they find most useful, and more. This panel will be moderated by Kim Godfrey Lovett, Executive Director of Performance-based Standards, and Melissa […]
Stigma affects the attitudes and actions of healthcare and treatment professionals; child welfare and court professionals; social service agencies and workers; as well as family, friends, and most notably, those with substance use and mental disorders. Negative attitudes create barriers for parents seeking help—worsening existing disparities in treatment services and outcomes—driving away the very families […]