Behavioral Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: Using Harm Reduction as a Path Forward

Behavioral Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: Using Harm Reduction as a Path Forward

Host: National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Recorded: August 22, 2024
On-Demand Course

Overview

This 60-minute webinar presented by Pam Pietruszewski and Dr. Kelly Ramsey discusses harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques to address alcohol use disorder (AUD). This course offers NBCC Contact Hours and NAADAC CE Credits. 

The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Describe the current state of AUD and barriers to treatment.
2. Discuss the evolution of harm reduction services.
3. Review harm reduction techniques for AUD.
   
4. Examine the benefits of motivational interviewing and stages of change for AUD.

Open Registration: 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2027

Close Access Date: 09/01/2027

Instructions

1. Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
2. Click View Course to complete the enduring training.
3. Click Complete GPRA Survey to complete the SAMHSA GPRA Survey.
4. Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
5. Click Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable presenter feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window. 
6. Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credit & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate.

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Accreditation & Credits

Credits Available

• NBCC Contact Hours
• NAADAC CE
• CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP CE

This activity is not eligible for credits for other professions

National Board for Certified Counselors ACEP

This activity offers 1 NBCC contact hour.

American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals

This course has been approved by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1 CE. NAADAC Provider #295, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is responsible for all aspects of its programing.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-0227.

Certificates for other professions

All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.

Disclosure Information

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