by Charles Snipes | Sep 19, 2020
Summary
~ Addiction is a biopsychosocial condition
~ No single treatment or intervention is likely sufficient for sustained recovery.
~ Many complimentary therapies help rebalance the neurotransmitters / CNS which often underly craving, withdrawal symptoms and mood issues which are being self-medicated.
~ Many therapies can be used in conjunction to address the myriad of underlying issues contributing to relapse risk (depression, anxiety, low self efficacy, insomnia, fatigue, pan)
by Charles Snipes | Sep 16, 2020
-Extent of the Problem
-Risk Factors for Suicide
-Protective Factors
-Warning Signs and Precipitating Events
-Neurobiological and Genetic Factors
-The Role of Substance Use in Suicidal Behavior
-Specific Populations
-Co-Occurring Mental Disorders and Suicidal Behavior
-Accidental Versus Suicidal Overdose
-The Role of Trauma and Abuse
-Assessment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
-Treatment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
-Substance Abuse Treatment and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
-The Effects of Suicide on Family and Friends
-The Effects of Suicide on Counselors
by Charles Snipes | Sep 12, 2020
Objectives
– Review the purpose and efficacy of MAT in general
– Review current research on MAT for
– Nicotine
– Alcohol
– Opioid
– Methamhetamine
by Charles Snipes | Sep 9, 2020
Objectives
– Learn what intervention is
– Identify who typically does an intervention and for what reasons
– Explore the basic steps in intervention- Register for the 100+ hour Interventionist Certification at AllCEUs
by Charles Snipes | Sep 5, 2020
Objectives
~ Learn what PAWS is
~ Explore why PAWS happens
~ Identify steps to take to reduce and cope with PAWS
What is PAWS
~ PAWS affects people who have engaged in addictive behaviors
~ The effects are based on factors
~ Age
~ Gender
~ Length and amount of use
~ Physical health
~ PAWS begins after acute withdrawal and lasts for up to a year
