Description:
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the bio-psycho-social model of addiction. Participants will learn the classification of drugs of abuse and their short- and long-term effects, how they impact mental illness and how the signs and symptoms of mental illness can be confused with signs and symptoms of substance use disorders.
Objective:
1. Describe the short- and long-term effects of the most common drugs of abuse
2. Describe the short- and long-term effects of the most common synthetic drugs of abuse
3. Explain the relationship between drugs of abuse and substance-induced mental health disorders
Driving Directions:
64 New York Avenue is located at the intersection of Florida, New York and First Streets, NE.
Metro: Take the red line to the Noma/Gallaudet University (previously called New York Avenue) metro stop. Walk west on N Street and turn right at 1st Street NE. Cross over New York Avenue. You will see a large clock tower with the number 64. Enter through the gate and walk toward the first entrance of the building.
Parking:
There is a small parking lot with very limited available spaces. However, there is street parking in the blocks adjacent to 64 NY Avenue, but be mindful of posted restrictions.
Certificates:
DBH Training Institute Certificate
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Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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NAADAC CEH Certificate
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The NAADAC Approved Education Provider status identifies this program as meeting nationally approved standards of education developed for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Program participants are assured that the contact hours provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCCAP).
"Credit(s)" corresponds to number of continuing education hours (CEH) earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate
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The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider for licensed social workers in the District of Columbia.
The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Counseling as a continuing education provider for licensed counselors in the District of Columbia.
"Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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