Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Effective Treatment Options
Overview
Self Study
NYSED and ASWB/ACE Approved for 1 CE contact hour
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, nearly 22 million Americans struggle with an alcohol or drug problem (2005). Though information is still forthcoming, the current coronavirus pandemic has been associated with substance mis-use challenges related to the morbidity and mortality caused by the disease and to mitigation activities, including the impact of physical distancing and stay-at-home orders. In June 2020, nearly 40% of surveyed Americans reported struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder (CDC, August 2020). The bio-psycho-social issues of substance use intersect with every aspect of social work and mental health practice.
This webinar provides an overview of substance use disorders and effective treatment options. It focuses on classification of substances, theories of addiction, assessment and DSM-5 diagnoses, and effective treatment approaches. This course also highlights some of the common justice issues of substance use, such as the over-incarceration of the BIPOC community. It advocates that treatment options be open and available to everyone, and that effective treatment options include study of a diverse population. The webinar ends with recommended resources and readings for further study.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Identify five (5) key concepts that practitioners must know in treating substance mis-use.
- Gain a better understanding of the five (5) classifications of mood-altering substances.
- Increase knowledge on the three (3) theories of addictions.
- Learn the current assessment and DSM-5 diagnostic processes for substance use disorder.
- Specify the seven (7) most known effective treatment options, inclusive of trauma-informed care.
Presenter
Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner, PhD, DSW, LCSW, CEAP, CAS
Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner is a retired Professor, who served on the NYU Silver faculty from 1985 to 2020. She is an internationally recognized authority on clinical approaches to substance abuse and is the founding editor of the Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. Dr. Straussner has been widely published, including 24 books, 29 book chapters, and 43 peer-reviewed journal publications on a variety of topics. Her current research focuses on “wounded healers” or wellness issues among social workers, and on mental health clinicians’ knowledge and views regarding medical and recreational cannabis.
Registration Information
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Fee
$30.00
Cancellations and Refunds
Once you register, no cancellation or refund will be available. Registration and payment gives you immediate access to the self-study.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
NYSED and ASWB/ACE approved for 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour (Self-Study).
New York University Silver School of Social Work 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-0012}.
New York University Silver School of Social Work 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 mental health counselors {#MHC-0083}.
For Mental Health Practitioners: Please check with your state, if you are not licensed in New York, to determine if these credits will be accepted for licensing renewal.
Learning Assessment: In order to obtain the credits, all participants are required to complete a short post-event learning assessment.
55 jurisdictions accept ACE-approved provider CE contact hours. ACE is not an approved Continuing Education provider in the states of New York (though NYU Silver is NYSED CE approved in NYS) and West Virginia, unless the event is outside of West VA. ACE only approves individual courses in New Jersey, though NYU Silver is CSWE-accredited and therefore accepted for licensed NJ professionals. Here is a full list of statutes related to social work CE.
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