Pharmacology & Neurobiology
Objectives
- Identify the primary medications used to manage substance withdrawal and describe when they should be used
- Identify the drugs currently FDA-approved for the treatment of substance use disorders
- Identify a patient's stage of disease and whether and when to use pharmacotherapy including key indications and contraindications.
- To identify and define the purpose of 9 types of psychotropic drug classes.
- To name common side effects and risks of these classes of drugs.
- To list the five strategies for aiding tobacco users willing to quit (Five A's) and unwilling to quit (5 Rs).
- To identify and describe life-threatening syndromes that can develop as a result of taking psychopharmacological medication.
- To educate the counselor in ways to encourage medication compliance in client sessions.
- Discuss the different self-help group options
- Evaluate the pros and cons of each type of self-help group
$24.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- To identify and define the purpose of 9 types of psychotropic drug classes.
- To name common side effects and risks of these classes of drugs.
- To list the five strategies for aiding tobacco users willing to quit (Five A’s) and unwilling to quit (5 Rs).
- To identify and describe life-threatening syndromes that can develop as a result of taking psychopharmacological medication.
- To familiarize the counselor with ways to interact with their client’s medical doctor.
- To educate the counselor in ways to encourage medication compliance in client sessions.
$18.00 for 90 days Objectives
- Review the use of Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, and Antipsychotic/Atypical Antipsychotic medications in the treatment of mental health and co-occurring disorders
- Discuss the varied clinical picture when there is a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issue
- Examine the current information regarding the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of behavioral addictions
- Generic and Brand Medication Names
- Purpose of different types of medications
- Usual Dose and Frequency
- Potential Side Effects
- Emergency Conditions and Cautions
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Medications
$18.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Identify the connection between thyroid hormones and mental and cognitive health
- Explore the relationship between thyroid hormones and gonadal hormones and mental and cognitive health
- Identify interventions to assist people with thyroid and mood disorders.
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Define and explain the HPA-Axis
- Identify the impact of trauma on the HPA Axis
- Identify the impact of chronic stress/cumulative trauma on the HPA-Axis
- Identify symptoms of HPA-Axis dysfunction
- Identify interventions useful for this population
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
Learn about causes, course, consequences and treatments of different types of TBI including
- Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
- Stroke
- Anoxic Brain Injuries (Lack of Oxygen)
- Toxic Brain Injuries
- Aneurysms
$9.00 for 90 days