Description:
Please join us for a very informative webinar covering the basic facts of drug and alcohol use and misuse including:
• Psychoactive properties of the different drugs and their street names
• How drugs and alcohol work on the brain
• How drugs and alcohol effect psychiatric symptoms
• What is tolerance? What is dependence? What is addiction?
• What are the signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal for alcohol and various drugs
• How do you know when symptoms are substance induced? (Differential Diagnosis)
• What are the newer street drugs such as bath salts and synthetic cannabinoids? How do they work on the brain?
• Pain medications, opioid addiction and the heroin epidemic
We are fortunate to have Steve Hanson as our presenter. Mr. Hanson is an Associate Commissioner at the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. In his current role, he oversees the 12 state operated Addiction Treatment Services, Adolescent Treatment, Criminal Justice and Recovery. Mr. Hanson has been teaching psychopharmacology of addiction for over 30 years. He has presented on the topic both nationally and internationally.
This webinar is intended for mental health and social service professionals looking to develop a strong foundation in understanding drugs and alcohol misuse.
How to register? Please register in the learning community at https://rfmh.csod.com.