Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
Providence, RI - Thursday, June 14, 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:
Massimo
134 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02903
Panelists
Rebecca Boss, M.A.
Director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Rebecca Boss, MA, was confirmed in May 2017 as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). See more...
Andrew Stone, M.D., MPH
Medical Director, Discovery House Comprehensive Treatment Center Northern Rhode Island
Dr. Stone is the Medical Director at Discovery House Comprehensive Treatment Center Northern Rhode Island, a methadone maintenance treatment program in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. See more...
Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC
Clinical and Media Relations Coordinator, Aware Recovery Care
Sarah Benton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Co-Owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC. She is currently the Clinical and Media Relations Coordinator and former Director of Clinical Services at Aware Recovery Care in-home addiction treatment program in North Haven, CT. 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.