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Substance Use in Pregnancy:  New 1.5 credits

Identifying Stigma and Improving Care

The article addresses the pervasive stigma faced by pregnant individuals who use substances, highlighting its detrimental impact on their care and outcomes. It explores how stigma, particularly among marginalized groups,...  Read More

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Exploring Stress, Cognitive, and Affective Mechanisms of the Relationship Between Interpersonal Trauma and Opioid Misuse  New 1 credit

This study investigates the roles of stress, cognitive function, and emotional (affective) responses as mechanisms contributing to opioid misuse in individuals with a history of interpersonal trauma, such as intimate...  Read More

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Dark Times: The Role of Negative Reinforcement in Methamphetamine Addiction  New 2.25 credits

The article examines how negative reinforcement mechanisms contribute to methamphetamine use disorder. It reviews evidence from subjective experience, behavioral studies, neuroimaging, and event-related potentials to understand the processes that maintain...  Read More

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Child Maltreatment and the Development of Substance Use and Disorder  New 1 credit

This review explores the pathways linking child maltreatment to the development of substance use and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) using a developmental psychopathology framework. It outlines various vulnerabilities associated with...  Read More

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Treatments for Internet Addiction, Sex Addiction and Compulsive Buying: 2.25 credits

A Meta-Analysis

The article reviews the effectiveness of various treatment approaches for internet addiction, sex addiction, and compulsive buying. The meta-analysis examines 91 studies involving 3,531 participants to assess the short-term and...  Read More

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Opioid-related Treatment, Interventions, and Outcomes Among Incarcerated Persons: 2.5 credits

A Systematic Review

The article systematically examines various opioid-related interventions provided to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) before, during, and after incarceration. The review synthesizes findings from 46 studies across different regions...  Read More

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Current Advances in Research in Treatment and Recovery: Nicotine Addiction 2.25 credits

The health risks of smoking are clear, and market and regulatory efforts have led to the rise of smokeless, heated, and vaping nicotine products. Since smoking-related diseases are caused by...  Read More

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Addiction and Autonomy: 1.75 credits

Why emotional dysregulation in additional impairs autonomy and why it matters

This article explores the relationship between addiction, emotional dysregulation, and autonomy. It challenges the prevailing view that addiction impairs autonomy only when addicts consume drugs against their will. Instead, it...  Read More

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The Role of Stress, Trauma, and Negative Affect in Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder in Women 1 credit

This article addresses the emerging public health crisis of alcohol misuse and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States, focusing on recent increases in binge drinking, heavy drinking, and...  Read More

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Children of Parents With Addiction: Hidden Burdens and Resiliencies 3 credits

The effects of addiction on families are typically included in addiction courses, less so effects on children. This presentation teaches how one out of 4 children are affected by trauma...  Read More

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The Effect of Significant-Other Involvement in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: 1.25 credits

A Meta-Analysis

This statistically heavy meta-analysis examines the impact of significant-other involvement in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatments compared to individually-based therapies. The study screened 4,901 records and analyzed data from 16...  Read More

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Conduct Problems and Depressive Symptoms in Association With Problem Gambling and Gaming: 2.75 credits

A systematic review

In this pilot study, the feasibility of implementing a digital and remotely delivered Measurement-Based Care (MBC) system into substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in a community setting was evaluated. The...  Read More

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A Novel, Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders: 1.5 credits

A Case Study

This article discusses the co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) and the lack of evidence-based treatments for this comorbidity. It introduces a novel integrated cognitive-behavioral...  Read More

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A Review of Contingency Management for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

Adaptation for underserved populations, use of experimental technologies, and personalized optimization strategies.

This review focuses on contingency management (CM), a behavior-modification method that utilizes reinforcement for desired behaviors, in the treatment of substance-use disorders (SUDs). The objective is to discuss three critical...  Read More

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Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) 3.75 credits

Practice Guide 2023

The purpose of this article is to provide guidance and resources for individuals involved in responding to the opioid crisis in their communities. Developed based on the Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum...  Read More

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Scoping Review of Interventions to Link Individuals to Substance Use Services At Discharge from Jail 1.25 credits

This article presents a review of the published literature identifying studies that evaluated interventions to link individuals to substance use disorder services upon community re-entry from jail and to describe...  Read More

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The Impact of Pharmacotherapy of Childhood-Onset Psychiatric Disorders on the Development of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

This intermediate and above level course is tailored for counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and social workers seeking to enhance their expertise. Participants at the intermediate and above levels...  Read More

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U.S. Military Veterans and the Opioid Overdose Crisis: a Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts 1 credit

This course addresses opioid-related overdose among U.S. military veterans, examining the multifaceted nature of the issue beyond pharmacology and emphasizing tailored interventions that consider physiological, psychological, and socio-structural influences. **This...  Read More

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Rethinking Unhealthy Alcohol Use in the United States: A Structured Review 1 credit

This course provides a comprehensive examination of alcohol consumption patterns and their impact on public health in the U.S. Through a structured review of existing literature, the article explores various...  Read More

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Cumulative Exposure to Traumatic Events and Craving Among Women in Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder: 1 credit

The role of emotion dysregulation and mindfulness disposition

This study examined the association between cumulative exposure to traumatic events, emotion dysregulation, and mindfulness disposition on substance use craving in a sample of predominantly Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black women...  Read More

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