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Nevada Department of Health - CASAT - University of Nevada, Reno

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DVD Workshops Cont.DVD Workshops Cont.Club DrugsVHS ONLYChronicity &NeurobiologyDVD ONLYEthicsDVD or VHSThis course canbe applied to the10-hour trainingrequirement forclinical supervisors.This one-hour workshop describes the pharmacologicalactions <strong>of</strong> the club drugs Ecstasy, GHB, and Ketamine. Itexplains the effects <strong>of</strong> these drugs on the central nervoussystem, their toxicity, dependence pr<strong>of</strong>iles, and how thesedrugs change behavior.• A one-page paper is due for this workshop• Special rate for this videotape is $30.00.Instructor Wilkie Wilson, Ph.D.CEHs 1This workshop addresses two emerging topics critical tounderstanding addictions. The first part <strong>of</strong> the workshop isspent examining the underlying neurobiology <strong>of</strong> acute andchronic drug effects, such as changes on thinking, impulsecontrol and judgment. The second half <strong>of</strong> the workshopexplores the chronic disease model, and long-term addictiontreatment strategies for best outcomes.Instructor Melissa Piasecki, M.D.CEHs 6Alcohol and other drug treatment providers face manydifficult and complex ethical issues. Issues involving dualrelationships, scope <strong>of</strong> practice, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional conductfrequently arise. These and other ethical issues will becompared to the ethical standards <strong>of</strong> other mental healthpr<strong>of</strong>essional groups within this course.Instructors Jenny Brenn, M.A., MFT, LADCCEHs 6Using PatientPlacementCriteria(ASAM PPC-2R)DVD or VHSConfidentiality &HIPAADVD or VHSManaged care companies, treatment providers, and programevaluators use patient placement criteria to ensure that clientsare placed in the appropriate level <strong>of</strong> care. This trainingexamines the patient placement criteria for clients withsubstance use disorders adopted by the American Society<strong>of</strong> Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Admission, continued stay,and discharge criteria for adults and adolescents will bereviewed. Case studies will be utilized to help participantsapply the principles <strong>of</strong> placement criteria. This workshop isappropriate for addiction counselors, especially individualspreparing for the oral licensure or certification exam. Socialworkers, marriage and family therapists, and probation/parole <strong>of</strong>ficers may wish to take this workshop, as theyfrequently encounter patient placement criteria issues whenseeking placement for their clients.Instructor Frankie D. Lemus, M.A., LADCCEHs 7HIPAA regulations and their relationship to the FederalConfidentiality Rules and Regulations 42 CFR-Part II willbe discussed. Specifically, the workshop will cover thefollowing topics: proper consent, subpoenas, qualified serviceorganization agreements, exceptions to the confidentialityrules, child and elder abuse reports, and much more.This course is required for interns as well as for licensedor certified counselors who are renewing their license orcertificate.Instructor David Spitzer, EsqCEHs 6Methadone &OtherPharmacologicalApproaches toSubstanceAbuseTreatmentVHS ONLYA major focus <strong>of</strong> this course is the use <strong>of</strong> methadone inthe treatment <strong>of</strong> opiate addiction. Research results <strong>of</strong> thesuccess <strong>of</strong> this form <strong>of</strong> treatment, as well as the controversialaspects <strong>of</strong> methadone maintenance will be discussed. Inaddition, other pharmacological approaches to detoxification,withdrawal, craving reduction, and the use <strong>of</strong> these drugs intreatment will be presented.Instructor John Chappel, M.D.CEHs 6AddictionTreatment and12-StepProgramsDVD or VHSThis workshop will cover the following areas: history <strong>of</strong>addiction treatment and Twelve-Step programs, researchregarding the role <strong>of</strong> Twelve-Step programs in attainingand maintaining sobriety, traditions affecting treatmentproviders’ work with the Twelve-Step service structures, anddealing with resistance.Instructor John Chappel, M.D.CEHs 618VHS/DVD WorkshopsVHS/DVD Workshops19

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