Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases

Columbus, OH -  Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 11am – 1pm (ET)
Whether working in a mental health private practice or in a primary addiction treatment setting, clinical professionals of all types are encountering more and more patients using not only opioids, but stimulants as well. Opioids may dominate headlines, but professionals are seeing an increase in cocaine, meth, and other stimulant use. Some are even calling this a “twin epidemic.”
 
As mental health and addiction professionals work with their patients to understand the trauma and shame histories that often lead to addiction, a better understanding of this trend is essential. The National Conference on Addiction Disorders has organized a panel of experts to discuss this issue in your community. Join us for an informative discussion, come prepared with questions, and network with your peers over lunch.
 
Upon attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the impact of concurrent opioid and stimulant use
  • Discuss strategies for treating patients using both substances
  • Explore the impact of trauma and shame histories on particular substance use
  • Share considerations for making referrals to treatment
 
One hour of continuing education credit will be available.
Location:
McCormick & Schmick's 
3965 New Bond Street
Columbus, OH
43219
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Panelists

Andrea Boxill
Deputy Director, Governor’s Cabinet Opiate Action Team

Boxill, who joined OhioMHAS in the summer of 2014, brings a wealth of experience to the Department in leading Ohio’s efforts to fight opiate addiction. She previously served more than a decade as administrator of Franklin County Municipal Court’s specialty docket programs and as the Franklin County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board Mental Health Court coordinator. See more...
James E. Sturmi, MD
Medical Director, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

Dr. Jim Sturmi has been practicing Addiction Medicine full time since 2015. He is the Medical Director for Pinnacle Treatment Centers - Recovery Works Columbus and contributes to Pinnacle’s Opioid Treatment Programs. He is a tireless advocate for Recovery, active in the American Society of Addiction Medicine and devoted to the prevention and treatment of alcohol & other drug addictions. See more...
*There is a $25 registration fee, but all attendees will receive a $25 American Express gift card at the conclusion of the event.
Registration is required to attend; seating is limited.