Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
In the United States, nearly 15 million people ages 12 years and older experience alcohol use disorder (AUD), yet less than 10% of people with an AUD receive any form of treatment (National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2019). This training, Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder, will discuss the prevalence and severity of AUD in […]
Naloxone and Buprenorphine Overview: An Update
Since 2002, almost 138 million prescriptions have been dispensed for buprenorphine and naloxone combination products. During this training, we will discuss how buprenorphine/naloxone works, its efficacy in managing symptoms of an opioid use disorder, treatment protocols, and dosages, and ways of adjusting and terminating treatment as clinically appropriate. We will also address a highly effective […]
Strength at Home: Trauma-Informed Intervention for Those Who Use Intimate Partner Violence
On January 29, 2024 from 1-2 PM, Dr. Casey Taft presents a training focused on the role of trauma and negative life events and intimate partner violence in relationships. This training includes a review of important models for understanding violence and its impacts and an exploration of factors that can increase the risk of violence. […]