Kindling in Alcohol Withdrawal
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Kindling in Alcohol Withdrawal
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Recorded: September 28, 2026
Enduring Training
Overview
This case-based discussion provides an overview of the neurobiology of alcohol withdrawal, including key concepts such as dopamine release and the hedonic threshold. The training incorporates the perspective of a person with lived experience to illustrate the common clinical signs and progression of kindling. Participants will explore the specific symptoms associated with kindled withdrawal and examine how these symptoms relate to patient behaviors, including repeated episodes of binge drinking.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: All healthcare professionals.
The ACGME Competencies include: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care and Procedural Skills, and Systems-based Practice
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- To apply knowledge of neurodevelopment and the process of addiction in clinical practice.
- To identify the kindling effect in individuals who are withdrawing from alcohol.
- To teach these effects to clients who are suffering from substance use disorders.
- Registration Deadline: 08/30/2027
- Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
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Dave Closson
With over a decade of experience in substance misuse prevention, leadership development, and facilitation, I bring a unique combination of expertise and real-world perspective. My journey began as a combat veteran and university police officer, where I witnessed firsthand the challenges communities face. Today, I am committed to helping prevention leaders at every level—state agencies, nonprofits, and community coalitions—achieve their goals through tailored solutions.
Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S
Crystal Collier, PhD, herself a person in long-term recovery, is a therapist and educator whose clinical work focuses on adolescents and adults struggling from mental illness, behavioral problems and substance use disorders. Her area of expertise includes adolescent neurodevelopment, prevention programming, parent coaching, addiction, family-of-origin work, and training new clinicians.
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