Prevention Certification Professional Development Webinar Training Series 2010-2011

“Understanding the Brain and Addiction: Treatment and Current Trends” Facilitated by Dr. James Finch
September 15, 2010
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Overview and Objectives:

• Outline the current understanding of the neurophysiologic mechanisms underlying addictive behaviors.
• Understand the adaptive process at work during recurrent drug use as well as during recovery from addiction.
• Understand the role of medication assisted treatment (MAT) as it applies to these neuro-adaptive processes during the treatment and maintenance of recovery.
• Recognize the scope and seriousness of the current patterns of opiod abuse as a public health problem.
• Outline prescription drug abuse trends in NC and current statewide initiatives.

Registration opens August 30, 2010. For more information, please contact Colleen Hughes at (919) 951-9703 or chughes@drugfreenc.org.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: To download the registration form click HERE:   Understanding the Brain and Addiction: Treatment and Current Trends Registration Form [398.0 KiB]

To download an informational flyer click here:   Dr. Finch webinar sept 15 2010 [406.8 KiB]

Sponsored by:
The North Carolina Centers for Prevention Resources (NCCPRs) and the Governor’s Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Certification Professional Development Webinar Training Series 2010 – 2011