Opioid Addiction: What, Why, and What Now?
3 Hours, 0 Minutes
Previously Recorded
Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G
3 CE Credits
Price
Paid
$59.99
Yahoo!
Webinar Description
This course will begin with a general understanding of addictive disorders, and then focus on the specifics of opioid addiction. The presenter will discuss the general neurological and psychological process of dependency disorders, as well as the specific neurochemistry of opioids. The presenter will then cover specific evidence-based addiction treatment modalities. Learn about the risks and workings of opioids in order to help ensure a collaborative process in helping clinicians establish responsible opioid prescribing and effective pain management.
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About the Presenter:
Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and public speaker. In his psychotherapy practice, Shimmy’s work focuses on addiction, relationships, and stress reduction. Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program, and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Shimmy has been practicing mindfulness since 2013, and he is passionate about using mindfulness techniques in his work as a therapist. Shimmy serves on the board of Jewish Queer Youth, an advocacy and support organization. He is committed to advocating for LGBTQ issues, especially in Orthodox Jewish spaces.
Learning Objectives:
- Define dependence and demonstrate an understanding of dependence terminology
- Explain what makes opioid dependence different from dependence on other classes of drugs
- Outline basic approaches to treating opioid dependence
Agenda:
- What is addiction? (30 Minutes)
- Definitions
- Models for understanding addiction
- Opioid Dependence
- Similarities and differences from other dependencies (30 min)
- Neurochemistry (30 min)
- Specific risk factors in opioid use (20 min)
- The impact of opioids on the individual, family, community, and greater society (20 min)
- Treatment
- Harm Reduction vs Abstinence (20 min)
- Medication Assisted Treatment (20 min)
- Motivational Interviewing (30 min)
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - CE You LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0437
- In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and CE You! Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Successful completion of this program qualifies for up to 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Amedco LLC certifies that the attendee named above has participated in the enduring activity titled Opioid Addiction: What, Why, and What Now?, online, between September 10, 2021 and November 11, 2025 and is awarded the number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM listed above. National JA Provider # 4008163.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
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Continuing Education Language
CE You!
Live Webinar:
Opioid Addiction: What, Why, and What Now?
July 20, 2023
Online
Accreditation Statement
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Amedco LLC designates this live activity / enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE You!
Live Webinar:
Opioid Addiction: What, Why, and What Now?
July 20, 2023
Online
Accreditation Statement
Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation Amedco LLC designates this live activity / enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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