Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
King of Prussia, PA - Wednesday, May 23, 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:
Maggiano's Little Italy
King of Prussia Mall
205 Mall Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Panelists
Shelley Skarda
Vice President, Clinical Operations/Residential Programs at Meridian Behavioral Health
Shelley joined Meridian Behavioral Health in 2008 as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). See more...
Dr. Greg Hobelmann
Chief Medical Director, Ashley Addiction Treatment
Dr. Greg Hobelmann currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Ashley Addiction Treatment. In this role, he oversees the medical and nursing staff for both the inpatient and outpatient clinics. See more...
Barbara Lingenfelter
Clinical Director, Serenity Acres Treatment Center
Barbara Lingenfelter is the Clinical Director at Serenity Acres Treatment Center in Crownsville, Maryland. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and she holds a Master’s of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland. 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.