On Tuesday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join speaker Tim Prewett for an interactive presentation that will highlight how drug testing data helped provide funding for Georgia’s first opioid treatment court. It will cover how to discuss local data, where to find unique funding sources, and how to increase support locally. Learning objectives: Learn the key […]

Prevention professionals can choose from many types of strategies and interventions available to help address substance use issues. Among these are efforts to support and implement policies designed to reduce the likelihood of substance use. Policies can take many different forms, from federal laws to local regulations and ordinances. All of them, however, seek to […]

This is a re-scheduled webinar originally scheduled for May 23rd. Medications, specifically methadone and buprenorphine, are the gold standard for treatment of opioid use disorder. They are associated with significant reductions in fatal overdose, and they're extremely cost-effective medications. Come learn about the growing body of evidence for MOUD with a particular focus on MOUD […]

Missed court appearances are a leading cause of warrants, unnecessary pretrial detention, and racial disparities in arrests. Courts nationwide have implemented innovative approaches to overcome the real (and sometimes surprising) reasons people miss court. All Rise is pleased to share an upcoming, free webinar from ideas42 and the Data Collaborative for Justice at John Jay College, […]

Prevention professionals can choose from many types of strategies and interventions available to help address substance use issues. Among these are efforts to support and implement policies designed to reduce the likelihood of substance use. Policies can take many different forms, from federal laws to local regulations and ordinances. All of them, however, seek to […]

Throughout the United States, an estimated 1-2 million older adults are in need of substance use disorders (SUD) treatment. This presentation addresses evidence-based best practices for treating older adults with substance use disorder. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify commonly used drugs for older adults and the risk associated with these substances. Describe logistical differences in treating and responding to […]

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI. Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) to be eligible to attend the subsequent […]

There are three competing narratives regarding cannabis. The first is religious, denoted in the Hindu Atharva Veda (2000 BCE), which described cannabis as a sacred plant the gods provided for people’s happiness when eaten or smoked as Ganga, identified today with Jamaican Rastafarians. The second is political; the British demonized it as promoting violence, i.e., […]

Providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for people with developmental disabilities (DD) requires a flexible and individualized approach, yet there is a lack of available guidelines to inform best practices. This webinar will provide insights, practical suggestions, and expert tips for behavioral health professionals who work with people who have SUD and DD. The webinar […]

Two-track programs focusing their energy on either substance use or other mental health challenges have continued to be the norm in many treatment settings despite the evidence showing improved outcomes for people who are dually diagnosed that receive specialized treatment. In this webinar we will explore why we should work to change this standard, and […]

A common approach in learning any complex skill is to work with experts assisting in the development of competencies. Motivational Interviewing (MI) On-the-Spot offers an opportunity to enhance practitioners’ skills and confidence in the utilization and integration of MI into practice by providing access to subject matter experts to obtain immediate feedback during a one-hour, online, open […]

Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing, particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning […]

The New England ATTC in partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals is providing a targeted technical assistance webinar titled, " How to Best Treat and Manage Methamphetamine Use" on 10/4/23 from 12:00pm-1:30pm with Brian Meyer and Helen Harberts. Until now, methamphetamine use may not have been common in treatment courts, but […]

This presentation will focus on advances in culturally responsive clinical supervision. Fundamental concepts and definitions in cultural responsiveness more broadly such as privilege, oppression, and intersectionality, as well as common points of misunderstanding, will be reviewed. Multicultural Orientation and structural approaches will be briefly introduced as they apply to clinical supervision, and the research on […]

Are you ready to empower and support the next generation? Join us for the launch of our training modules designed to equip attorneys and court professionals with the tools they need to better assist emerging adults (ages 18-25) in the justice system. The goal of the series is to provide dynamic and interactive content that […]

This workshop will address the ever-evolving multigenerational Latinx communities in the United States. Presenters will address the continued evolution of Latinx communities’ identities, why understanding intersectionality matters, and how the sociopolitical contexts create narratives about Latinx communities that continue to reflect half-truths and misconceptions. Presenters will address understanding Latinx communities from strength-based perspectives as necessary […]

Over the last two decades, the cannabis landscape in the U.S. has changed considerably. Legalization, product potency and commercialization have increased while perceived risk has declined. In this context, national increases in cannabis use and cannabis use disorder will be reviewed, including particular subgroups in which the increases have been disproportionately large, e.g., individuals with […]

Sessions will take place on October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 from 3:00 PM–4:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM–5:00 PM ET. NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions in this series to receive NAADAC continuing education hours. DESCRIPTION: This 6-hour stimulant training developed by multiple ATTCs, will provide an overview of the […]

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity for recovery and pose significant barriers to accessing services, often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This interactive training instructs on what trauma […]

Substance use disorder is a biopsychosocial disease that impacts women differently than men. There are varying treatment approaches for men and women that are vital for effective treatment. Stigma continues to be a barrier for women accessing treatment and treatment providers offering care. Historically, women in the United States have had less access to treatment, […]

Live Conversation:  October 26, 2023 | 11 – 12:30 PT | 12 – 1:30 MT | 1 – 2:30 CT | 2 – 3:30 ET   Twenty percent of all child welfare removals in 2020 involved infants under the age of 1. Bonding and attachment in these early months are crucial to the health of the […]

Twenty percent of all child welfare removals in 2020 involved infants under the age of 1. Bonding and attachment in these early months are crucial to the health of the parent-infant relationship and the infant’s overall well-being. Despite this, many families involved in the child welfare system face significant disruptions to healthy relationship development. Separation, […]

In most child welfare systems, the majority of cases include parental substance use as a factor in the case. How do practitioners 1) ensure that current efforts are meeting the needs of families and 2) determine whether programmatic and systemic improvements are needed? Practitioners can use data—based on shared outcomes established by child welfare, dependency […]

One area where leadership can unwittingly exclude people is in the language that they habitually use. Staff who come from different backgrounds are often confused by idioms and phrases that only native speakers can truly understand. In addition, some words carry negative connotations that reduce cohesion and exclude people central to the mission. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: […]

All Rise's Justice for Vets is partnering with the New York Health Foundation to conduct a virtual training program on legislation designed to provide statewide access to veterans treatment courts (VTCs). Training topics will include the importance of VTCs, the nature and scope of veteran trauma, New York's VTC transfer legislation, and other important topics related to […]

The South Southwest MHTTC is pleased to collaborate with the Texas Association of Community Health Centers to host a Trauma Informed Care Series: Knowledge & Strategies for Health and Hope. Join us as we empower staff with “hands-on” Trauma Informed Care knowledge and strategies to advance holistic patient-centered care. Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an […]

The Social Development Research Group’s (SDRG) Northwest Center for Family Support (NCFS) was established to build capacity and increase access to family-focused evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for families impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD) in the state of Washington.  Learn about how NCFS is working to increase statewide capacity to deliver EBIs that braid recovery and treatment support […]

Latinx health disparities are well-documented, yet most systems providing services to Latinx communities continue to maintain the status quo. The expectation is that Latinx communities will change and fit into a model of healthcare delivery that is inequitable and, at times, culturally oppressive. From ACES to the social determinants of health, oftentimes, Latinx communities are […]