Pharmacology & Neurobiology
Objectives:
Learn the difference between CBD and THC
Identify the research-based uses for CBD
Explore the impact of CBD on mood
Identify ways to support the endocannabinoid system and increase activation of CB1 & 2 receptors without the use of marijuana/cannabis
VIDEO
Objectives
Enhance viewers’ understanding of current trends as well as the negative behaviors that promote excessive alcohol and illicit drug use.
Develop an understanding of the recovery culture and how it reflects the courage, positive language, shared values and behaviors that surround individuals striving to overcome substance use disorders.
VIDEO
Objectives
Learn about serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, GABA,
glutamate, and their functions and influence on behavior
Identify the impact of
neurochemical imbalances
Learn about common neurobiological changes in human development.
VIDEO
Objectives:
Explain (basically) polyvagal theory
Explain how the vagus nerve is involved in emotions
Explore the role of the vagus nerve in the HPA-Axis Response to stress
Describe
why it is important to assist people in managing their physiological
reactions to stress in addition to their cognitions.
VIDEO
Objectives:
Identify the types of prevention
Learn the steps in prevention
Understand why people use opioids
Explore the connection between pain and mood disorders
Identify 5 prevention strategies
Learn about breakthrough non-invasive adjunct therapies to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in infants.
VIDEO
Objectives
Explain why pain management matters.
Name various treatment team members.
List drug and non-drug treatment options.
Learn the three classes of analgesics.
Name goals of pain therapy.
Develop skills for communicating with a medical practitioner about pain.
Describe pain using numerical, verbal and visual scales.
Discuss concerns for use of opioid medication for pain treatment.
Discuss and describe the "Opioid Contract".
List the five classes of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Identify prevalence of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the U.S.
Compare and contrast Injection and Infusion therapies.
Identify benefits and drawbacks of various treatments.
Learn four stress management techniques.
Classify methods of pain management that can be completed by the client on their own.
Learn about promising new treatment options.
VIDEO
Objectives
Define neurotransmitters and what role they may play in drug use and mental illness
Identify common drugs of abuse, signs of intoxication & withdrawal
Develop a protocol for patient evaluation
Identify resources to research medications and drugs patients may be taking
Hypothesize reasons for possible accidental overdose
VIDEO
Objectives:
Explore the impact of alcohol on the body and brain including inflammation, brain damage and neurotransmitter/mood alterations
The impact of alcohol on the microbiome
How alcohol use can lead to dependency
VIDEO
Objectives
Review the function of the most common neurotransmitters (Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA, Glutamate, Norepinephrine, Acetylcholine)
Explore how different drugs interact with brain chemistry to produce the reward
Learn how the brain's natural protective mechanisms actually cause withdrawal symptoms, and what that means
Identify mental health issues associated with imbalances between these neurochemicals
Examine ways to deal with chemical imbalances
VIDEO
Objectives:
Identify the following for each class of drugs: Stimulants, Depressants and Hallucinogens
Common types of drugs in this category
Short and long term biological, and psychological effects on the person
Proposed Medication Assisted Treatments (if any)
VIDEO