Webinar: Intro to Neurobiology of Addiction

Wednesday Sep 02, 2020 - 01:00pm to 02:30pm CDT
Event Description: 

Given the high rates of addiction and co-occurring disorders in a criminal justice population, familiarity with the latest research on addiction is essential to attend to the needs of clients we serve. A very high percentage of domestic violence and higher risk offenders struggle with addition in addition to other criminogenic needs. This webinar will focus on the latest research on addiction and the brain. We will cover strategies and skills to support someone through the recovery process. We will explore the fundamentals of relapse prevention and evidence-based ways of facilitating long-term behavior change.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
-Describe the impact of addiction on the brain
-Apply at least three skills to facilitate long-term behavior change out of addiction
-Identify three ways to recognize and respond to the precursors of relapse

Event Cost Information
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$0.00
No Fee
Space Available: 
1,000
Organizer Information
Event POC: 
Lynn Chernich
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Event POC Phone: 
920-225-5906
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