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Opioid Addiction:
What, Why, and What Now?

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.

Participants will gain profound insights into the multifaceted aspects of addiction, equipping them with the expertise needed to navigate the intricate landscape of opioid dependence effectively.

https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/OpioidAddi43/view

Opioid Addiction:
What, Why, and What Now?

Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G

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Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define the concept of dependence and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key dependence-related terminology.
  2. Differentiate opioid dependence from dependence on other classes of drugs by identifying specific characteristics and neurochemical processes unique to opioid addiction.
  3. Outline and discuss foundational approaches and evidence-based modalities for the treatment of opioid dependence, including harm reduction strategies, medication-assisted treatment, and the use of motivational interviewing techniques.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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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.

Participants will gain profound insights into the multifaceted aspects of addiction, equipping them with the expertise needed to navigate the intricate landscape of opioid dependence effectively.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define the concept of dependence and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key dependence-related terminology.
  2. Differentiate opioid dependence from dependence on other classes of drugs by identifying specific characteristics and neurochemical processes unique to opioid addiction.
  3. Outline and discuss foundational approaches and evidence-based modalities for the treatment of opioid dependence, including harm reduction strategies, medication-assisted treatment, and the use of motivational interviewing techniques.

Agenda:
  1. Understanding Addiction (30 Minutes)
    • Definitions
    • Models for understanding addiction
  2. Opioid Dependence (80 Minutes)
    • 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)
  3. Treatment Approaches (70 Minutes)
    • Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence (20 min)
    • Medication-Assisted Treatment (20 min)
    • Motivational Interviewing (30 min)


This presentation is open to:
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistance
  • Nurses
  • 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
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • 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

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International 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-0046
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: Physicians
    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc and CEYou. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 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
  • 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 #1573 is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CE You LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period 3/27/2024 – 3/27/27. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.

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