Addressing Myths and Realities in the Current SUD Landscape

Education Forum

Part 1: Emerging Trends in Synthetic Drugs and Opioid Dependency (9:00am - 12:00pm)

Part 2: Deep Dive into the Role of Medication in SUD Treatment (1:00pm - 4:00pm)

 

CEUs Available:             Half-Day - 2.75 CEUs      Full Day - 5.5 CEUs

Course Description:

There has been a great deal of attention in the media and our communities recently regarding the role of medication in treating SUD and the increased use of synthetic drugs. This two-part session will provide a thorough overview of emerging trends in both areas so we can best address SUD in our local communities.  

Guest Speakers: Dr. Ken Dickinson, Dr. Yngvild Olsen and Amy Martin

Learning Objectives:

1. List the signs and symptoms associated with the "New Psychoactive Substances".
2. Identify therapeutic modalities and interventions that are available.
3. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the medications approved for the treatment and/or relapse prevention of opioid dependence.
4. Identify the basic science of addiction and the pharmacology of opioid and alcohol use disorder medications.
5. Describe the recovery-oriented system of care framework, the history of the 12 step-approach, and how these concepts can align with a chronic disease.
6. Identify and explain three myths about methadone and buprenorphine and how to implement three quality of care measures for opioid and alcohol use disorder treatment.

Thank you to our co-sponsors

The Maryland Behavioral Health Administration  

Office of Workforce Development and Training    

The Maryland Behavioral Health Administration's Office of Workforce Development and Training is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education units acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education units (Category A) by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, and the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation.   

The Office of Workforce Development and Training maintains responsibility  

for this program

Registration Fees

Please note: Early Bird rates are available through May 24 ONLY.

If you attend the full or half-day morning session you will receive lunch with your registration.

EARLY BIRD Registration Fees (MUST REGISTER BY MAY 24)

MADC Members

Full-Day Registration Fee: $79.00

Half-Day Morning: $50.00

Half-Day Afternoon: $45.00

Community Members

Full-Day Registration Fee: $95.00

Half-Day Morning: $60.00

Half-Day Afternoon: $55.00

 

Registration Fees starting May 25

MADC Members

Full-Day Registration Fee: $95.00

Half-Day Morning: $60.00

Half-Day Afternoon: $55.00

Community Members 

Full-Day Registration Fee: $125.00

Half-Day Morning: $70.00

Half-Day Afternoon: $65.00