Recorded Program: 2021 Virtual Green Symposium - June 4, 2021
After you have listened to the webinar, you will be asked to complete a short webinar evaluation and then you will be allowed to take the quiz. If you pass the quiz, you will receive an email and certificate for earned CE. You will only take the quiz for the first session.
Substance Use Disorders: What Psychologists Need to Know
Length: 1.5 hours
Description: This training will provide information on the acute and chronic effects and consequences of psychoactive substances commonly used by clients, patients, and consumers. The training will introduce participants to the epidemiology, neurobiology, and behavioral indicators of substance misuse. This training will conceptualize Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnostic and assessment considerations in identifying functional impairments. The training will detail intoxication and withdrawal symptoms for a range of commonly-misused substances and provide information on medical consequences of use. The training will also address some of the myths and misconceptions SUD that feed into stigmatizing beliefs, and strategies for reducing stigma. Finally, the training will provide recommendations for treatment consideration that psychologist can use when working with clients who use substances.
CE Credits Available: 3.0
Level of Programming: Introductory
Learning Objectives:
- Specify at least three practical treatment implications of impaired brain regions in SUD.
- Identify at least three acute intoxication and withdrawal effects of alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis.
- Describe how to resolve diagnostic issues of primary versus substance induced mental health disorders.
- List three negative ways stigma impacts people with substance use disorders.
- Provide three examples of stigmatizing language and three examples of alternative affirming language.
Speaker: Thomas Freese, Ph.D
The Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Today’s Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain
2:30PM - 3:30PM MST
NO CE'S FOR THIS PROGRAM
Length: 1.5 hours
Description: We will provide a strong foundation of what is today’s marijuana. We will highlight the importance of THC potency and its damaging effects on adolescent brain development as well as scientific evidence of mental health concerns for Colorado youth. We review the variety of appealing and easily hidden products available in both the recreational and medical marijuana markets as well as address the 18-20 year old loophole which is affecting Colorado high schools. We will focus on needed protections and education for Colorado kids, schools, parents and trusted adults. A 15-minute Q & A will follow the workshop.
Learning Objectives:
- Today's marijuana is very different that what you may remember
- The damaging effects of marijuana on the developing adolescent brain
- Why THC potency of today’s marijuana matters
- Products available in Colorado’s markets
- Protections needed for Colorado kids
Speaker: Henny Lasley
Course Details
For Distributors
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| Quantity | Price per voucher |
|---|---|
| 1+ | $0.00 |
| Take the Survey and Quiz to Earn Your CE Certificate! | 01:00:00 |
| Recording: Substance Use Disorders: What Psychologists Need to Know | 01:00:00 | |
| Survey: Substance Use Disorders: What Psychologists Need to Know | ||
| Quiz: Substance Use Disorders: What Psychologists Need to Know | ||
| Recording: Today's Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain | ||
| Survey: Today's Marijuana and the Adolescent Brain |