This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces participants to core concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol and drug use in their service settings. Designed for Community Health Workers and other professionals in primary care and other health and mental health settings, the session will blend foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use, setting specific screening tools, and evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies. The webinar also addresses stigma, systemic gaps, and opportunities for improving care.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define and distinguish between types of unhealthy alcohol and drug use (e.g., risky use, substance use disorder)
- Describe prevalence and consequences of substance use in their specific service setting
- Recognize the impact of substance use stigma and describe strategies for reducing stigma in clinical and community settings
- Summarize a variety of prevention and intervention techniques and resources
Presented by: Jennifer Hettema, PhD
Jennifer Hettema, PhD is a clinical psychologist and has conducted research on the development, evaluation, and dissemination of brief behavioral health interventions in medical and other settings with an emphasis on promoting health equity. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her research integrated this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curriculum and teaches medical students, residents, faculty, and other health professions.
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.