Virtual Substance Use Disorders 101: An Introduction to Effects, Impacts, and Interventions​: This training will introduce participants to the epidemiology, prevalence, and neurobiology of substance use disorder (SUD), and will provide information on the consequences of substances commonly used by patients, clients, and consumers. The training will frame addiction as a neurobiological condition that is indicated by compulsive drug-taking despite negative consequences. The training will also identify treatment modifications and suggestions for interventions in order to better address neurobiological impairments through cognitive and behavioral interventions and engagement strategies.

Presenter: Andrew Kurtz

Andrew Kurtz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been a Clinical Specialist with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs since 2014 and is the Director of UCLA ISAP’s Pacific Mental Health Awareness Training project. Mr. Kurtz has previously served as a program director in community mental health, specializing in optimizing access to integrated services through a same-day assessment center. He has served as the lead of a nationally-recognized Trauma-Informed Care implementation that provided staff trainings and program design assistance to improve trauma services, including developing a one-of-a-kind wellness center focused on reducing barriers to accessing care for individuals exposed to traumatic events. Mr. Kurtz has been the instructor for the Fieldwork Practicum course in UCLA Extension’s Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program since 2017. Mr. Kurtz has a background in research on cognitive and behavioral interventions for the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia diagnoses.

 

The training will take place on December 17th from 9:00 am-11:00 am via Zoom

An email with the Zoom link and instructions on how to attend will be sent out a day prior to the training. 

The training is virtually designed to ensure that the benefits of in-person trainings are still available. This will include being able to ask questions, have access to the training materials, and converse with fellow members. 

You must complete the entire registration process to be added to the training list. You will know the process is completed when the page clearly indicates confirmation that you are registered and provides a receipt. That receipt is proof of your registration and is important to have for your records. 

If you are new to using the Zoom platform, please research and practice prior to the training. If you have any questions or concerns about the training or the platform, please email us at info@capapgpc.org and a member of our team will assist you. 

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Virtual Substance Use Disorders 101: An Introduction to Effects, Impacts, and Interventions

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  • Tuesday Dec 17 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM