Stimulants in an Opiate World: SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE

Presented by: Adrienne Renwick, M.A., LCPC, LCADC and Sandy Lowery, LCSW, LCADC

Learning Objectives

• Participants will understand changing trends on the use of stimulants and opiates.
• 0Participants will understand the pharmacological properties of stimulants and the effects of stimulants on the central nervous system and the brain.
• Participants will understand the specific treatment challenges associated with the use of opiates versus the use of stimulants.
• Participants will become aware of myths associated with stimulant use.
• Participants will identify their own biases about stimulant users.
• Participants will explore the impact of agency policy on client access to care.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 4
This training is approved for CEUs by the following professional organizations

National

• National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
• International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)

Nevada

• Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling Counselors
• Nevada State Board of Nursing
• Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
• State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers

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