The Neurological Impact of

Substance Use Disorder

on the Brain

Friday, October 6, 2017

8:30 am - 11:45 am (3 CEUs)

(8:00 am: Check-in & Continental Breakfast)

This program is funded in part by the Willliam B. and Sylvia A. Hunsberger Fund

This seminar will examine the neurological changes that occur in the brain as a result of substance use and substance use disorders and the short and long-term effects on the mental health of the individual. The connection between psychological trauma and substance use will be covered as well as the neurological changes that occur with different categories of substances. Useful assessment tools, interventions and treatment options will be provided. 

At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Explain the connection between psychological trauma and substance abuse;
• Describe neurological changes in the brain that occur with substance abuse throughout the life span;
• List common co-occurring mental illness that accompany substance abuse;
• Use a trauma-informed approach when working with  clients.

Featured Presenter:

Brian R. Sims, M.D., is the Senior Director of Medical and Behavioral Health for the National Association of State Mental Health  Program Directors. He is also a Senior Consultant for the National Center for Trauma Informed Care (NCTIC) where he provides lectures and trainings both nationally and internationally on the practice of Trauma–Informed Care and the neurobiology of trauma. Most recently, he has been the lead consultant for Trauma Informed Care in the Faith Based community. Dr. Sims is a former staff psychiatrist with Correctional Mental Health Services, an organization serving the mental health needs of inmates in 60   detention centers in 10 states, where he was responsible for the provision of care for more than 3,000 inmates. Before joining Correctional Mental Health Care Services, he was the Senior Director for Behavioral and Mental Health for Conmed Healthcare Management where he was responsible for the development of core strategic planning for the company’s correctional mental health provisions in 8 states. Prior to his work with Conmed, Dr. Sims served with the State mental health system for 25 years and maintained a private practice for 10 years. Dr. Sims also previously served in the U.S. Army Reserve at Walter Reed working with soldiers with PTSD.

 Professional Continuing Education Credits:

An important message about Continuing Education Credits:  Brook Lane seminars are approved for continuing education credits as an entire event.  PARTIAL CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED.   To assure that you receive continuing education credit, you must be on time and complete the entire seminar.

Counselors/Therapists:  Brook Lane Health Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP TM) # 5452. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Brook Lane solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.  This program will provide 3 clock hours; partial credit will not be awarded.

Social Workers:  Brook Lane Health Services is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.  This program will provide 3.0 credit hours of Category I continuing education; partial credit will not be awarded.   

Psychologists:  The Maryland State Board of Examiners for Psychologists will accept continuing education hours provided by Brook Lane, an approved CE sponsor by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.

Other Healthcare Professionals and Attendees:  A certificate of completion noting the number of educational/contact hours will be provided for other disciplines to allow attendees to apply for CE credit as an individual.

 Seminar Fee:   $ 69.00  (includes continental breakfast and CEUs)

Attention Brook Lane Staff Members:  If you registered online, it is your responsibility to complete the process by submitting a yellow TRAINING REQUEST FORM to your supervisor for approval and signature.

A copy of the full program description & learning objectives must be attached to the yellow Training Request Form. This documentation becomes apart of your HR training file.