Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases​

Denver, CO -  Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11am – 1pm (MT)
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:
Maggiano’s Little Italy
7401 South Clinton Street
Englewood, CO
80112
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Panelists

Ann Matino, LCSW
Executive Director, The Rose House
 
Ann received her B.A. in Psychology from William and Mary and then her MSW from Adelphi University. She has spent her professional life working for organizations providing intensive treatment services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use issues. See more...
Michael Dinneen, LCSW, CAC III, CSAT
 
Michael Dinneen has worked in the behavioral health field for over 20 years, primarily focused on addiction, trauma, and co-occuring disorders. Prior to co-founding Valiant Living, Mr. Dinneen served hundreds of patients at CeDAR UCHealth for over a decade and helped design and implement key parts of the clinical programming, including the 30-day Primary Program, the 60-day Extended Care Program, the 71-day Professionals Program, and the Intimacy Disorder Track. See more...
Alison L. Romero, LPC, LAC
Assistant Deputy Director, Mile High Behavioral Healthcare
 
Alison is originally from Syracuse, New York and after obtaining her Masters Degree in Human Services/Community Counseling she made a spontaneous decision to pack up and move to the beautiful state of Colorado. Her career began in the addictions field in 2008 at Arapahoe House's residential treatment facility for pregnant women, the Aspen Center. In 2010 Alison took a job with Mile High Behavioral Healthcare as a therapist for the women's intensive outpatient treatment program, Miracles. 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.
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