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.
Opioid Overdose Prevention
An interactive workshop that will introduce participants to the neurobiology of opioid addiction, focusing on the brain changes resulting from long-term opioid use and the implications for addiction treatment. This workshop will examine the risk factors for opioid overdose as well as the strategies for addressing these risks. Time will be spent discussing client education and counseling designed to reduce risks for opioid relapses and overdoses and how to integrate trauma-informed strategies into discussions with your clients. Finally, participants will be trained on how to use Narcan for reversing an opioid overdose. Lecture, discussion, case studies and exercises will be used to help participant’s gain knowledge and skills important in facing the current opioid epidemic.
Understanding and Identifying Problem Gambling
As more and more opportunities for gambling are made available, it is increasingly important to improve the capacity and capability of behavioral health treatment providers to learn effective ways of addressing and treating gambling problems. This interactive training will offer a broad overview and definitions of gambling and problem gambling and how to begin to address this issue in a range of clinical settings. Effective strategies for screening and assessing problem gambling will be presented along with initial strategies for introducing intervention strategies to clients at risk for or experiencing gambling problems.
Maine Annual Gambling Awareness Conference
The purpose of this conference is to raise awareness across the state about problem gambling, the important role of education, prevention efforts, treatment services and recovery supports.
Parent Involvement in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Substance Use
This three-hour workshop will introduce essential principles and skills associated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescent substance use. Participants will learn how to conceptualize cases within a CBT framework, plan treatment, and apply basic CBT strategies to intervene with adolescents who misuse substances. Case examples and role plays will be used to demonstrate use of the following core CBT skills: positive activity scheduling, problem solving, thought changing, and affect regulation. Registration fee $40.00, Early Bird fee $30.00 if paid by June 4th, 2018
Gambling Treatment Foundations
This workshop is designed to provide a solid foundation for initiating and sustaining clients in treatment for problem gambling. We will focus on developing an understanding of the skill with key components in the treatment of problem and disordered gambling. An overview of evidence based treatment modalities for problem gambling will be presented and participants will have an opportunity, through interactive activities, to gain experience in using strategies for engagement, treatment planning and other interventions with gambling disordered clients. Specific attention will be devoted to addressing financial issues among clients experiencing gambling problems and how harm reduction strategies may be utilized.
Opioids: At the Intersection of Pain, Addiction and Community
The opioid class of drugs has been front and center in two public health crises facing our society and the medical professions. On the one side there are millions of Americans who are debilitated by chronic pain and the suboptimal options for managing it. On the other side, we have persistent challenges associated with various chemicals that society takes recreationally and at times compulsively. These include the opioid class of drugs such as heroin and prescription painkillers. A fascinating part to this story is the neuroscience behind the natural opioid (endorphins) and their receptors that are found in all vertebrate brains including humans. This talk will delve into the neurobiology of opioids while connecting it to evolution, social behaviors and the community, ultimately offering some suggestions for addressing the crises. Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch.
Supporting Families, Supporting Youth: Working with LGBT People and Caregivers
Family connectedness and support is an important protective factor in the well-being of LGBT youth. However, many families and young people face challenges navigating their way to strong, affirming relationships. This training is geared towards a broad range of providers representing primary care, mental health, behavioral health, educators, community, clergy, etc. who work with LGBT youth and their families. Event is free, you must pre-register. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. A light lunch will be provided.
Supporting Families, Supporting Youth: Working with LGBT Youth & Caregivers
Family connectedness and support is an important protective factor in the well-being of LGBT youth. However, many families and young people face challenges navigating their way to strong, affirming relationships. This training is geared towards a broad range of providers representing primary care, mental health, behavioral health, educators, community, clergy, etc. who work with LGBT youth and their families. Must pre-register. A light lunch will be provided.
Populations at Risk for Opioid Use Disorder: Risk Factors, Signs, Symptoms and What to Do
Please join Eric Haram and Lisa Letourneau for this half-day, action-oriented session on Monday, August 20, 2018 to explore the essentials of identifying risk factors, screening, and treatment of individuals with Opioid Use Disorder. As Maine continues to face an epidemic of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and drug overdose deaths, it is essential for behavioral health and health care clinicians and organizational teams to understand the factors that contribute to individual and population risk for developing OUD, as well as ways to identify and treat individuals with this too-often deadly condition. Registration fee includes a continental breakfast.
Opioid Overdose Prevention
Opioid Overdose Prevention is a full-day, interactive workshop that will introduce participants to the neurobiology of opioid addiction, focusing on the brain changes resulting from long-term opioid use and the implications for addiction treatment. This workshop will examine the risk factors for opioid overdose as well as the strategies for addressing these risks. Time will be spent discussing client education and counseling designed to reduce risks for opioid relapses and overdoses and how to integrate trauma-informed strategies into discussions with your clients. Finally, participants will be trained on how to use Narcan for reversing an opioid overdose. Lecture, discussion, case studies and exercises will be used to help participant’s gain knowledge and skills important in facing the current opioid epidemic. Registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Early bird fee $50.00 if paid by August 23rd.