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• Archive: Faculty:Paul BraslerDuration:2 Hours 46 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Oct 25, 2019 Description As many communities focus on the current opioid crisis, we have seen an alarming rise in people using cocaine, methamphetamines and designer stimulants like “Bath Salts.”The misuse of these chemicals, including a surge in the use of stimulants among people being treated for opioid use disorder, has largely gone unnoticed.
• And yes, people die every day from mis-using stimulants, whether it’s sharing another person’s prescription or using methamphetamine.Stimulants are everywhere, in energy drinks, prescription medications and illicit chemicals.
• Because of their prevalence, clinicians need to be equipped to recognize stimulant misuse and effectively intervene with their clients.All mental health clinicians, not just those working in substance use treatment, need to be aware of stimulant misuse, the various chemicals mis-used and ways to treat these clients.Paul Brasler has over 22 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults who misuse stimulants and other chemicals.Watch Paul as he helps you better understand clients who misuse stimulants and the ways you can confidently help your clients.In this recording and you’ll learn:What types of stimulants are being misusedHow to recognize stimulant abuse/misuse in your clientsTreatment strategies for stimulant misuseWhy stimulant misuse is on the increase Handouts Manual - Stimulants: A Hidden Epidemic (4.4 MB) 68 Pages Available after Purchase Outline The Scope and Extent of the ProblemEpidemiology and trendsWhat are people using?CocaineAmphetaminesMethamphetamine“Bath Salts”NicotineCaffeine…and others…Who is using stimulants?Prescriptions v. street drugs – what’s the difference?The Neurobiology of Stimulant UseThe drive to use How addiction hijacks the brainWhy it’s hard to quitBehavioral effectsPsychological effectsIdentification and Assessment: What to Look for in Session and BeyondTop 10 signs of stimulant misuseCo-occurring disordersMood disorders (bipolar disorders and depressive disorders)Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderPsychotic disordersPersonality disordersDisorders diagnosed in childhood (conduct disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Treatment Techniques You Need to KnowPsychoeducationPharmacologyPsychotherapyIndividual counseling strategiesGroup counseling strategiesPeer support Faculty Paul Brasler, MA, LCSW Related seminars and products: 10 Paul Brasler, MA, LCSW, has worked in the social work field for the past 22 years.
• He is the head of behavioral health for Daily Planet Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive and integrated healthcare and mental health services (including medication-assisted opioid treatment).
• Paul is also president of Providence Consulting & Education L.L.C., through which he provides clinical supervision and professional education services.Paul has extensive experience in working with people with substance use disorders.