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Treatment Planning MATRSPat Ristaino Dutton RNC, MS, MLADC, LCS Course Description: Have you ever wondered how to transform all that required paperwork into clinically useful information? The goal of this training is to “marry” the assessment and treatment planning processes in order to create individualized treatment plans. The Treatment Planning MATRS curriculum was designed by…

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James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP, is owner of the New England Center, a company dedicated to quality training and technical assistance services. He has many specialties including: prevention, community awareness, curriculum development, peer education, stress management, and problem gambling prevention. The New England Center presently holds contracts with the Massachusetts…

Diane Sherman, Ph.D., NCAC-II

Diane Sherman, Ph.D., NCAC-II is an organizational consultant and national trainer. She has worked in the substance abuse profession since 1975. In her consulting services, she has three specific areas of focus: coaching, consultation and continuing education. Dr. Sherman provides Executive Coaching for those persons seeking to maximize their leadership potential. She is a CARF…

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Marijuana Trends: Research and Implications Of The Impact On SocietyJohn Thompson, MA, CDP Course Description: This course will discuss the history and trends of marijuana use in American society and the implications this has on working with individuals who use marijuana. The content will include information regarding past and current research regarding how marijuana affects…

532 Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment Approaches

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 adolescent chemical dependency. This workshop will review current perspectives on this very…

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Substance Use Disorders Within Intimate Partner Violence of WomenDeoshore Haig, MSW Course Description: Domestic violence and substance abuse are two separate but interrelated issues which are pervasive in today’s society. These are chronic issues which are punctuated by acute incidents that require professional interventions which are best provided within an integrated, comprehensive continuum of care…

Chemical Dependency and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program and The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, are offering a credited, on-line course on chemical dependency and post-traumatic stress disorder. 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…

Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program and The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, are offering a credited, on-line course on understanding the language of warriors: substance abuse treatment for iraq and afghanistan veterans. While substance abuse treatment professionals may understand the cycle of addiction and treatment interventions, unique factors that are associated…