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. […]
Virtual Panel Training, Understanding Commercial Sexual Exploitation & Meeting the Needs of People Who Experience Exploitation
Virtual Panel Training March 11, 2024, | 1:00-3:00 pm ET The three presenters will explore Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) from three distinct vantage points. They will talk for thirty minutes each and after the presentations, CoE will facilitate a panel discussion involving the speakers and training participants. Presentation 1: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: Understanding […]
Opioid Overdose Rescue and Prevention
In the overdose rescue portion of this training, participants will learn about opioids and risk factors for overdose. They will then explore strategies for rescues and practice strategies through scenarios. In the overdose prevention portion, participants will explore strategies to address the risks of overdose with a harm reduction approach. The scenario-based training provides opportunities […]
Opioid Overdose Rescue
The participants will explore strategies to address the risks of overdose. The scenario-based training provides opportunities for discussion and practice and how to move towards behavior change. Event Location: This training is hosted and offered in partnership with MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Health Resources in Action (HRiA) & AdCare […]