Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases​

Scottsdale, AZ -  Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11am – 1pm (AZT)
Opioids and Stimulants: Addressing These Complex Cases
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. 
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Location:
Maggiano's Little Italy 
16405 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ
85254

Panelists

Susan Warren
Executive Director at Valley Hope Arizona
 
Susan Warren has been helping those suffering from substance use disorders since 2004.  She has been on the front lines of the opiate epidemic and seen firsthand the devastating toll this has taken on patients and their families. See more...
Jennifer Mathis, LPC, LPCC, MHC
Director of Trauma, Intern & Outpatient Services, Calvary Healing Center
 
Raised in Northern California’s Sonoma County, Jennifer Mathis, Ph.D., began her graduate studies at Argosy University, earning a master’s in forensic psychology and another in mental health counseling before completing a PhD in psychology through Northcentral University. See more...
Matthew Smith
Vice President/Executive Director, Evolution Way
 
Matthew has worked as a professional in the behavioral health field for over 7 years, most all of those working in the operations, compliance and management spectrum. 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.