Events
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control Program and its related public health and non-profit partners frequently offer training, events, and conferences focused on the many different areas of tobacco and substance use prevention and control.
If you have an conference in Maine that is relevant to the prevention and control of tobacco, substance use, suicide or injury; submit information to tsup.dhhs@maine.gov. We will review and post if appropriate.
2019 Clinical and Legal Opioid Update
2019 Clinical Opioid Update: Learning Objectives: Review latest research relating to opioid + pain prescribing practices Constantly consider harm reduction Discuss opioid use disorder and treatments 2019 Legal Opioid Update: Learning Objectives: Review impact of Chapter 488 in Maine Discuss opioid laws, rules and initiatives of the new administration Study Chapter 21 requirements & logical implementation Investigate […]
2019 Clinical and Legal Opioid Update
2019 Clinical Opioid Update: Learning Objectives: Review latest research relating to opioid + pain prescribing practices Constantly consider harm reduction Discuss opioid use disorder and treatments 2019 Legal Opioid Update: Learning Objectives: Review impact of Chapter 488 in Maine Discuss opioid laws, rules and initiatives of the new administration Study Chapter 21 requirements & logical implementation Investigate […]
Reducing Stigma and Using Harm Reduction When Working with People Who Use Opioids
The words we choose have an impact. How we talk about drug use and people who use drugs is informed by our preconceived notions and internalized biases. When we use words like “clean,” we necessarily imply that the opposite is “dirty.” Opioid Use Disorder continues to be a highly stigmatized medical condition, despite many advancements […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Two-Day Intensive Workshops
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders […]
Ethics, Law and Substance Use Disorders
For today’s provider, ethical decisions are often complex, involving a range of multifaceted issues that cannot be easily resolved. This is particularly true in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.This workshop is designed to help the SUD provider explore common ethical decision-making. The day will be spent in a lively dialogue on critical issues including confidentiality, […]
Current Trends in Street Drugs, Vaping and Prescription Medications of Abuse
This training will review the new diagnostic criteria in the DSM-V related to the substance use disorders as well as each of the major categories of the substances of abuse. The substances reviewed will include the narcotics, the stimulants, the sedative-hypnotics including alcohol, the hallucinogens, as well the latest designer drugs. In addition, the current […]
Tobacco Intervention: Intensive Skills
This two-day skills-focused training will build on knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Participants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment Learn to develop effective treatment plans Discuss considerations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used in […]
Virtual 2020 New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies
The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, often called Summer School, is a 4-day intensive learning experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of substance use disorder services. Each year, participants from many disciplines come together to form a unique, diverse learning community. Cost varies according to course work taken.
Revealing a Path Forward: Maine’s Annual Conference on Problem Gambling
Through the normalization of gambling and increased access to a wide variety of gambling opportunities, as well as the stigma associated problem gambling, it is important to bring attention to gambling disorder, to educate the people of Maine about this public health issue and to find solutions to barriers we are currently facing in the […]
Maternal and Child Health and Substance Exposed Infant Conference
An educational opportunity to discuss strategies to optimize maternal and child health. Presenters will discuss healthy pregnancy (prenatal and postpartum), healthy infants and children, programs and supports for families and children affected by substance use, innovative approaches for working with families, and the many resources available to this population. SAVE THE DATE
Youth Mental Health First Aid: Two-Day Intensive Workshop
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in crisis. Thank you for making time for this two day training. We are excited to work with you all. This opportunity is available for TWO people from your organization who work with young […]
Prevention Professionals Conference
Prevention Professionals Conference is designed to offer Maine's Prevention Community a broad range of learning opportunities. The conference will focus on providing information and resources for the field of tobacco and substance use prevention including building resilience and protective factors as a prevention strategy; innovative approaches to addressing health disparities; framing and messaging; comorbidity tobacco […]