Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
San Diego, CA - Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11am – 1pm (PT)
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:
Seasons 52
789 West Harbor Drive
Suite 134
San Diego, CA 92101
Panelists
Charles Hill, MA, CADCII, NCACII
CEO of Manifest Treatment Consulting
Director of Hill Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Mr. Hill has ten years’ experience in the addiction counseling/law enforcement field, in addition to thirty years in addiction treatment. He and his team have become experts, sought after by insurers like United Healthcare to assist them in the development of their ambulatory detoxification protocol. See more...
Melissa Stevenson, MA, LMFT
Executive Director of BrightQuest
Melissa Stevenson, MA, LMFT began her treatment career in San Diego working with homeless veterans who were suffering from mental illness and addiction. Since that time, she has honed her skills by working with individuals, couples, families and groups to foster health and recovery from co-occurring disorders. See more...
Rob Brockman, LAADC,ICAADC
Program Manager at Foundations San Diego
Rob believes strongly in treating the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Since 1988, Rob has assisted those struggling to overcome personal challenges associated with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. 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.