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SUMMARY:Emerging Drug Trends in Rural Settings
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute webinar will provide a detailed review of emerging drugs impacting non-metropolitan rural communities across the United States. Epidemiological data on synthetic drugs\, fentanyl\, other synthetic opioids\, xylazine\, cannabis\, methamphetamine\, cocaine\, mixed opioids/stimulants\, and vaping will be presented. The presentation will define key terms\, describe the major classes of emerging drugs\, present available data on the extent of use\, and discuss the acute and chronic effects. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on how to implement effective harm reduction approaches for synthetic drugs\, and strategies for overcoming barriers to accessing treatment and harm reduction services in rural areas. \nLearning Objectives:\nAt the end of the webinar\, attendees will be able to \n\nDescribe the current information on the availability and at least three (3) patterns of emerging drug trends in non-metropolitan rural communities across United States.\nIdentify at least three (3) key characteristics and acute and chronic effects of synthetic drugs\, most notably synthetic opioids (fentanyl)\, xylazine\, synthetic cannabinoids (spice) and synthetic cathinones (bath salts).\nExplain at least two (2) strategies for communicating the dangers involved with the use of emerging drugs.\n\nPresenter: Beth A. Rutkowski\, MPH\, Director of Training and Epidemiologist\, UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs (ISAP)\, Division of Addiction Psychiatry \nRegister Now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EaKjQlhWTraAIFwiDLlBnA \nQuestions? Contact PS ROTA-R staff at psrotar@casat.org \nCONTINUING EDUCATION:  \nThis webinar has been approved for 1.5 continuing education hours through the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) ACEP No. 6492. Participants must attend the live event to receive continuing education credits. \nThis course has also been approved by CASAT\, School of Public Health\, University of Nevada\, Reno\, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider\, for 1.5 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming. (This event applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Counseling Services\, Treatment Planning\, Case Management\, Discharge and Continuing Care\, and Legal\, Ethical and Professional Development.)
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/emerging-drug-trends-in-rural-settings/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Southwest ROTA-R":MAILTO:psrotar@casat.org
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