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Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases​

Long Island, NY -  Thursday, October 18, 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:
Trento
1058 Broadhollow Rd,
Farmingdale, NY
11735
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Panelists

Aynisa Leonardo, LCAT, ATR-BC
Director of Military Services at Long Island Center for Recovery
 
Aynisa Leonardo is a Licensed Clinical Art Therapist (LCAT, ATR-BC), who has been in the field of veteran mental health services for 12 years now. She is the Director of Military Services at Long Island Center for Recovery. See more...
William W. Bruck, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, PMP
Director of Medical Services at Seabrook - The Heart of Recovery
 
Mr. Bruck has a long history of acute and specialty health care experience.  As a Family Nurse Practitioner and professionally certified project manager, he is responsible for all of Seabrook’s medical and nursing operations in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. See more...
Marc Wurgaft, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Clinical Director for The Counseling Center at Fair Lawn
 
Marc Wurgaft, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, a graduate of  Wurzweiler School of Social Work, began his career in social services as a psychotherapist with the Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, Inc., Brooklyn, New York in September, 1980. 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.