The Ethical Challenges of a SUD Counselor will take an interactive approach to discuss the many challenges faced throughout our career.  Scenarios will be used to engage participants by viewing challenges through the eyes of others, understanding the reason behind decisions made, and focusing on possible liabilities that may appear.

Effectively using social media platforms and being media literate is critically important in a digital age. Improving prevention practitioners’ media literacy and their use of social media platforms can enhance communication with key audiences and result in more effective prevention efforts. This three-part webinar series aims to do this by helping participants better understand core […]

Ways of dealing with bereavement and grief are influenced by the norms of one’s cultural identity. In our current environment, many have experienced loss resulting from various circumstances that can include migration related impacts, natural disasters, conflict, persecution, family separation, etc. These challenges fall under what is considered Cultural Bereavement, and can increase stress and […]

Opioid use and its consequences continue to be a serious problem across the United States. The opioid landscape has experienced several recent shifts due to changes in demand and supply, the social determinants of health, and other risk and protective factors. The introduction of fentanyl into the ongoing epidemic was one such change. Due to […]

More than 180,000 Veterans are incarcerated in jails and prisons throughout the country. In response to this population’s unique needs, many jurisdictions have implemented Veteran-specific diversion opportunities and services; however, these services are often underutilized. In order to support Veterans with justice involvement, it’s important for correctional institutions and courts to have a strong understanding […]

Opioid use and its consequences continue to be a serious problem across the United States. The opioid landscape has experienced several recent shifts due to changes in demand and supply, the social determinants of health, and other risk and protective factors. The introduction of fentanyl into the ongoing epidemic was one such change. Due to […]

The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), and the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP), are hosting a new webinar for criminal justice professionals. Incentives on a Dime is a 1 ½ hour session that focuses on learning the science supporting the use of incentives and their effective application. The training includes a […]

The Social Norms Approach is a prevention strategy that corrects misperceptions of risky behaviors and focuses on the healthy behaviors that already exist in groups. Research shows that most people overestimate risky or unhealthy habits and under-perceive normative healthy behaviors, and that decreasing the over-perception of unhealthy or risky behaviors improves health outcomes. Please join us for the two-part […]

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) are often co-occurring within the Veteran population. Up to 75% of Veterans with a SUD also have PTSD and 20-30% of Veterans with PTSD have a comorbid SUD. To reduce the risk of recidivism and to support long-term recovery in justice-involved Veterans, it is crucial that […]

U.S. military personnel are particularly vulnerable to a number of health disparities due to their occupational stresses, hazards, and environments. These include frequent geographic relocations due to changing duty stations, undergoing deployments, and balancing work-life demands (e.g., supporting their families). Each of these factors contribute to alcohol misuse on their own, and taken together, create […]

The Social Norms Approach is a prevention strategy that corrects misperceptions of risky behaviors and focuses on the healthy behaviors that already exist in groups. Research shows that most people overestimate risky or unhealthy habits and under-perceive normative healthy behaviors, and that decreasing the over-perception of unhealthy or risky behaviors improves health outcomes. Please join us for the two-part […]

Words have power and the way in which we do our work as prevention professionals relies greatly on how we communicate and engage with the audience we are trying to reach.  Our language - from the words we use in our communication tools and events, to terminology, framing and representation – can have an immense […]

The increase of fentanyl and other substance use across the country highlights the need for child welfare agencies and workers to partner with substance use treatment to inform decisions on child and parents’ immediate needs for safety and potential future risk for a family’s well-being. Stigma about persons with substance use and mental health disorders […]

Substance use prevention is one of many human service fields that seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of populations and communities. Collectively, these fields are known as public health. There are many areas of overlap across public health fields— from the types of issues that service providers seek to address, to the kinds […]

Substance use prevention is one of many human service fields that seek to improve the overall health and wellbeing of populations and communities. Collectively, these fields are known as public health. There are many areas of overlap across public health fields— from the types of issues that service providers seek to address, to the kinds […]

This webinar will highlight findings from SAMHSA’s guide titled, Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions and/or Substance Use Disorders which explores evidence-based strategies and promising practices to address community reentry from jail or prison. Following an overview of the goals of SAMHSA’s Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series by […]

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For this month's Monthly Media Series webinar, the Pacific Southwest PTTC would like to raise awareness on this preventable issue and highlight the important intersection between substance use and suicide. In this webinar, we will consider alcohol-related risk factors for suicide, including ways in which alcohol use can […]

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 […]