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Dee Lexandra, Ph.D., MSW, Florida LCSW and Certified Addiction Professional, has been actively involved in addiction treatment in Florida for the past 22 years, her focus for more than 12 years, was group work in psychiatric and substance abuse in-patient and out-patient hospital treatment programs. Recently, over the past six years she has worked primarily…

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…

Linking Substance Abuse and Interpersonal Violence: Implications for Effective InterventionsWilliam J. Pellicio, MA Course Description: Assuming a basic understanding of addictions theory and intervention, the course will focus on a review of theoretical models of interpersonal violence and their related interventions. A review of current research linking the two major social issues will be provided….

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 chemical dependency and women. This four-session course will examine the unique issues for…

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program is 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 their diagnostic criteria, presenting symptomatology, biological aspects and predisposing…

Registration Closed Join the future course waiting list 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 substance abuse treatment for Iraq…