Chemical Dependency and Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderMichael Torch, MA, MLADC Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the connection between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Chemical Dependency. Both of the conditions will be discussed as to their diagnostic criteria, presenting symptomatology, biological aspects and predisposing variables. These often co-existing conditions will be presented in…

Cathy Mikulak, MS,CASAC*G Cathy Mikulak is a substance abuse counselor for Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern New York. It is an inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation program. She holds her Master’s Degree in Counseling with a specialization in substance abuse from Pace University in Pleasentville New York. She is also a certified Alcohol and substance abuse…

Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan VeteransDee Lexandra, Ph.D. Course Description: While substance abuse treatment professionals may understand the cycle of addiction and treatment interventions, unique factors that are associated with survival at war and codes of Military membership can impede progress for the recovering client. This four week…

Registration Open The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) in colaboration with the Brown University Distance Learning Program, is offering a credited, on-line course on AOD and disabilities treatment. The course will explore the relationship of alcohol…

Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence in Addiction and Mental Health ServicesLisa M. Howard BSW, TTS Course Description: The National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) has made significant progress in establishing effective tobacco control strategies to prevent and reduce tobacco use across the country via multi-modality state initiatives. Currently, about 20% of the US general population smokes….

Registration Open The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England , funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) at Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies, is offering a credited, on-line course on boundary issues and dual relationships. The primary purpose of this course…