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Approximately 96% of persons with an identified Gambling Disorder have another co-occurring behavioral health condition, and it is often the co-occurring condition that brings the person with problems related to gambling into treatment.  Evidenced further suggests that only those with the most severe gambling disorder symptoms will ever seek treatment. Gambling Disorder is often a hidden addiction when it is not addressed in combination with other behavioral therapies.  This training will explore evidenced based gambling screening tools that can be implemented into treatment to help identify potential harms to ongoing recovery from opioid use disorders. 

Substance Use disorders in Older Adults is a growing problem not only in the United States, but throughout the developed world. This presentation will look at the prevalence of substance use among older people with an added focus on opioid epidemiology. It will also provide an overview for screening and identifying substance use within this population group. Additionally, a broad biopsychosocial framework and sociohistorical lens will be utilized to analyze risk factors and vulnerabilities for substance use among older people. The presentation will conclude with care considerations that integrate psychosocial aspects of well-being and reinforce the importance of psychotherapeutic interventions.  

The association between chronic exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and opioid use disorder (OUD) across the lifespan is well-established, but ACEs are preventable. This video course will explore the evidence supporting upstream strategies that can prevent ACEs from happening in the first place as well as positive childhood experiences (PCEs) that can mitigate the harms of ACEs. Recent data sources that can be used to monitor ACEs and PCEs at the state-level to guide prevention and evaluation activities will also be explored.

This video will provide participants with an understanding of issues related to substance use and problem gambling. Emphasis should be on identifying signs and symptoms of substance use and problematic substance use, as well as problem gambling. Substance classification will be discussed and the latest on new designer substances and their impact. Additionally, there will be discussion and awareness of treatment options and modalities and important considerations for families, friends, caregivers, and supporters.

Human trafficking is a rapidly increasing public health and safety issue in the United States. It is the fastest rising commerce in the world with over 200,000 minors at risk in the United States. People are forced into labor or sexual exploitation with deception and intimidation. It is reported that up to 80% of victims are seen by a healthcare provider while captive. Often, victims will not identify themselves as such due to the fear of being further abused by their captor. Health care providers are perfectly positioned to identify the signs and report suspected human trafficking. By educating clinicians, victims of trafficking may be more likely to be rescued and receive the appropriate resources recovery. This course will define types of trafficking, differentiate between sex trafficking and sex work, identify at-risk populations, describe how to identify and report trafficked patients, and discuss trauma-informed care.

This online video explores the profound challenges and strategies for addressing co-occurring severe mental illness (SMI) and opioid use. Led by Mark H. Broadhead, MD, this session delves into the physiological and psychological impacts of fentanyl use, its effects on medication efficacy, and the complexities of treatment. Participants will gain insights into evidence-based strategies for integrated care, contingency management, and the importance of connectivity in therapeutic interventions.