Opioid Addiction and Treatment Innovations: Integrating Medical and Behavioral Health (3 CME/CE Credit)
3 Hours, 0 Minutes
Previously Recorded
Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G
3 CEs
Price
Paid
$59.99
Yahoo!
Webinar Description
This course begins with a foundational overview of addictive disorders, followed by a focused exploration of opioid addiction. The presenter will discuss the neurological and psychological processes underlying dependency, with particular attention to the neurochemistry specific to opioids. The session will then cover evidence-based treatment modalities for addiction. By understanding the risks and mechanisms of opioids, participants will be better equipped to support responsible prescribing practices and effective pain management.
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About the Presenter:
(Trainer, Shimmy Feintuch LCSW, CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist, professor, writer, and international public speaker. He speaks about issues such as opioid addiction, chronic pain, mindfulness, emotional wellness, and spirituality, and has lectured in exotic locales like Kansas, Shanghai, the UK, New Zealand and Brooklyn, NY. 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.)
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)
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
- 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.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc and CEYou. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 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
- 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 Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
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 intermediate level, and is beneficial for intermediate 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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- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Talli Rosenbaum seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Talli Rosenbaum ahead of time by emailing TalliRosenbaum@TherapistExpress.com or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 (Webinar Support) this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
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