Classroom Course » Addressing Kratom & 7-OH Use 2-Part Webinar Series (DBH & CE PTTC)

Dates & Times:
June 02, Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
June 04, Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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DBH Training Institute

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Description:
*Registration will close on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 9:00am*

Kratom and its derivative, 7-OH, are emerging substance use trends in the United States. This two-part learning collaborative will explore the latest information about kratom and 7-OH and will provide an opportunity to actively practice and refine critical prevention skills through real-world scenarios. 


Part 1: What They Are and What Prevention Can Do 
Tuesday, June 2, 2026  
1:00pm - 2:30pm (EST) 

Part one of this two-part learning collaborative will explore the latest information about kratom and 7-OH. It will explain what kratom and 7-OH are, how they relate to each other, and their current legal status. The training will include a review of available data on their use and the potential consequences of use. This session will also include discussions around how to learn more and what prevention professionals can do to address kratom and 7-OH. 



Part 2: Identifying and Pursuing Policy Change
Thursday, June 4, 2026  
1:00pm - 2:30pm (EST)

The second part in this learning collaborative will be an interactive learning lab. A learning lab offers an immersive, hands-on environment where participants can actively practice and refine critical prevention skills in real-world scenarios. This learning lab will focus on the importance of policy to addressing kratom and 7-OH use. Participants will learn about and practice skills related to investigating the existing policy landscape and successfully pursuing policy change. 

Note: Audience members are expected to fully participate in the learning lab. 
Objective:
By the end of Part 1 of this series, participants will be able to: 
  • Define what kratom is, the known scope of kratom use, and its consequences
  • Describe the current legal landscape of kratom and 7-OH
  • Identify potential actions prevention professionals can take to address kratom and 7-OH use
  • Explain how to learn more about the extent of kratom and 7-OH use at the local level

By the end of Part 2 of this series, participants will be able to:
  • Explain how environmental scans can assess the policy landscape
  • Recognize the importance of policy education and working with policy makers
Intended Audience:
Behavioral Health Service Providers
Session Notes:
*Continuing Education Guidelines*
You must attend both parts of this webinar series to receive 2.5 credits. Those who attend only one part of this series will only be eligible to receive 1.25 credits. 


*Training Access Information*
This training is in partnership with the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center (CE PTTC) and will be held as a live webinar on Zoom. The Central East PTTC is managed by The Danya Institute. Zoom login information will be sent, from the Danya Institute to all registered participants at least one day in advance of the training. 

In order to be eligible for the continuing education hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live Zoom. If you are having issues accessing the training at the event's start, please email webinars@danyainstitute.org to receive assistance.

*Special Needs/Accommodation*
If you require auxiliary aids, special accommodations, or language access services please contact the DBH Training Institute at dbh.training@dc.gov or 202-671-0343 at least ten business days prior to the training event.
Venue:
Zoom

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