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Opioid Addiction: What, Why, and What Now?
3 Hours, 0 Minutes
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 10:00 AM EST -1:00 PM EST Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 10:00 AM EST -1:00 PM EST Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G
3 CEs
Price
Paid
$59.99
Yahoo!
Webinar Description
This course will begin with a general understanding of addictive disorders, and then focus on the specifics of opioid addiction. The presenter will discuss the general neurological and psychological process of dependency disorders, as well as the specific neurochemistry of opioids.
Participants will gain profound insights into the multifaceted aspects of addiction, equipping them with the expertise needed to navigate the intricate landscape of opioid dependence effectively.
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Qualifications:
Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist,
professor, writer, and public speaker. He earned his Masters in Social
Work degree from New York University in 2011. (His CASAC-G credential
speaks to his specific education and experience in treating substance
use disorders, including opioid use disorders.) Shimmy’s psychotherapy
work, entering its 13th year, focuses on addiction (including opioid
addiction), relationships, chronic pain, and stress reduction through
mindfulness.
Shimmy has attended multiple trainings on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, an evidence-based modality for treatment of chronic pain (among other issues). Shimmy has participated in multiple weeklong mindfulness retreats, and has been integrating mindfulness into his clinical practice for over ten years.
Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program, and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shimmy lectures internationally (recently in the UK and New Zealand) on the topics of opioid addiction, chronic pain, and mindfulness, among other topics.
Shimmy has attended multiple trainings on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, an evidence-based modality for treatment of chronic pain (among other issues). Shimmy has participated in multiple weeklong mindfulness retreats, and has been integrating mindfulness into his clinical practice for over ten years.
Shimmy has taught courses in addiction and trauma at Touro College’s Mental Health Counseling program, and is now teaching at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shimmy lectures internationally (recently in the UK and New Zealand) on the topics of opioid addiction, chronic pain, and mindfulness, among other topics.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of dependence and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key dependence-related terminology.
- Differentiate opioid dependence from dependence on other classes of drugs by identifying specific characteristics and neurochemical processes unique to opioid addiction.
- Outline and discuss foundational approaches and evidence-based modalities for the treatment of opioid dependence, including harm reduction strategies, medication-assisted treatment, and the use of motivational interviewing techniques.
Agenda:
- Understanding Addiction (30 Minutes)
- Definitions
- Models for understanding addiction
- Opioid Dependence (80 Minutes)
- Similarities and differences from other dependencies (30 min)
- Neurochemistry (30 min)
- Specific risk factors in opioid use (20 min)
- The impact of opioids on the individual, family, community, and greater society (20 min)
- Treatment Approaches (70 Minutes)
- Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence (20 min)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (20 min)
- Motivational Interviewing (30 min)
Certificates Provider - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
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CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
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This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level ,and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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