Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
San Francisco, CA - Thursday, March 22, 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:
McCormick & Kuelto's
900 North Point Street
(corner of Beach & Larkin)
San Francisco, CA
94109
Panelists
Dr. Julie Hayden, Psy.D.
Clinical Director, Genesis Recovery
Clinical Director, Genesis Recovery
Dr. Julie Hayden is a licensed Psychologist, the Executive Director of Rhombus and the Clinical Director at Genesis Recovery. See more...
Christine Pappas, MA, Psy.D., CEDS
Director of Outpatient Services at Foundations San Francisco
California native Christine Pappas joined the Foundations Recovery Network staff with almost 20 years of experience in the mental health field, having served individuals and families recovering from addiction, eating disorders, trauma and mood disorders in both private practice and in a variety of treatment programs throughout the state. See more...
Russ Nordmeyer
Primary Therapist, Foundations San Francisco
Russ Nordmeyer joined the team at Foundations San Francisco as intake coordinator in August 2014. In 2015, he was promoted to Primary Therapist at Foundations, where he treats clients with co-occurring addiction and mental health issues. See more...
David E. Smith, MD, DFASAM, FAACT, FISAM
Founder, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic
Dr. David E. Smith is recognized as a national leader in the treatment of addictive disease, the psychopharmacology of drugs, new research strategies in the management of drug abuse problems, and appropriate prescribing practices for physicians. 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.