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Prevention Month: Where We Are and What We Can Do
October is National Substance Misuse Prevention Month and National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. It’s important to acknowledge this month as a time of healing in remembering those in recovery as well as the friends, family, and community who support…
Childhood Psychological Maltreatment – Essentials for Evidence-Based Counseling
Childhood Psychological Maltreatment – Essentials for Evidence-Based Counseling Childhood psychological maltreatment (CPM) is the most widespread and damaging form of child maltreatment; however, it is the least studied form of abuse. Presenters will discuss the long-term psychological and social impact…
Draft Open for Public Comment
SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework The SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework is the first document to comprehensively outline harm reduction and its role within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Framework will inform SAMHSA’s harm reduction activities moving forward,…
The Ethical Challenges of a SUD Counselor
Join South Southwest ATTC and the University of Central Arkansas in “The Ethical Challenges of an SUD Counselor,” presented by Trisha Jenkins, Clinical Instructor at UCA. Aug. 1st, 9 am – 12 pm Central Time, Online Webinar Description: The…
Oklahoma Tribal Nations 101 Training
This interactive training provides behavioral health professionals with an overview of Tribal Nations in Oklahoma as well as best practices for cultural humility and resources. With 2 days of online training to choose from — either July 27th from 9:00…
Science of Substance Use, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Advocacy
Science of Substance Use, Medication-Assisted Treatment and Advocacy Training July 17th, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Central Time Virtual Training Training Description: This workshop will provide a summary of how the brain is impacted by substance use that…
Texas policy updates; fentanyl abuse prevention passed, decriminalization of fentanyl strips failed
The 88th regular session of the Texas legislature concluded on May 29, 2023. Over a thousand bills related to substance use were filed during the session, concerning topics ranging from fentanyl test strips to recovery housing, fentanyl education, and Medicaid reimbursements.…