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Alcohol & Other Drug Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: Marijuana- Myths, Facts, and Controversies
March 8 @9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
The Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals Series is designed to help individuals understand current issues and drug trends. Participants will explore various topics related to alcohol and other drug use to better understand the process of addiction, its effect on the body, developmental processes, and family systems. This series in its entirety provides 24 hours of AoD specific content, which is the required amount of AoD hours needed to obtain an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist certification. Participants can choose to attend the entire series or individual sessions as they see fit. Topics include:
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: Understanding the Brain’s Addiction Pathway
(January 12th @1pm-4:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: A Focus on How Depressants Affect the Central Nervous System
(January 26th @ 9am-12:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: Alcohol – YES… it IS a Drug
(Feb. 9th @1pm-4:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: Marijuana – Myths, Facts, and Controversies
(rescheduled- March 8th @9am-12:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: The Ever-Changing World of Stimulants
(March 9th @1pm-4:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: The Hidden Dangers of Over-the-Counter Medications
(March 23rd @ 9am-12:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: Hallucinogens and the Altered State of Consciousness
(April 13th @1pm-4:15pm)
o Alcohol and Other Drug-Specific Topics for Prevention Professionals: What Do We Know About Vaping & What Do We Do About It?
(April 27th @9am-12:15pm)
Details
CEUs: Prevention
3 hours for each session
24 for entire series
Domain: P2, AOD specific
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe the importance of AoD specific prevention.
2. Participants will understand the immediate and long-term effects of misusing alcohol and other drugs.
3. Participants will understand the importance of implementing evidence-based, best practices.
Presenter (s): Ashley Mack & Kim Linkel
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pfuCrqTsrG9LrrhNK9hy_bpsAu44Gq6j_
Note: There are a total of 8 sessions in this series. You may attend one, all, or however many you please. These sessions will occur every other Thursday from January 12th-April 27th, 2023. Times rage from 9am-12:15pm and 1pm-4:15pm. If you have any further questions or concerns please reach out to info@ocamnetwork.org or rjones@prevention-first.org.
