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Patterns of Cannabis and Alcohol Co-Use  New 1 credit

Substitution Versus Complementary Effects

This review explores the co-use of alcohol and cannabis, focusing on whether cannabis acts as a substitute (reducing alcohol use) or a complement (enhancing alcohol consumption). It synthesizes evidence from...  Read More

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Alcohol and Cannabis Use and the Developing Brain  New 1.25 credits

This review examines the effects of alcohol and cannabis use on adolescent brain development, synthesizing findings from 43 longitudinal studies. The article highlights how heavy alcohol consumption is linked to...  Read More

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Moral Thinking and Empathy in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Conduct Problems 1.5 credits

A Narrative Review

This narrative review examines the role of moral thinking and empathy within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents with conduct problems. By integrating insights from developmental psychology and...  Read More

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Nutrition Physical Activity and Other Lifestyle Factors in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia 3.75 credits

Multiple factors contribute to cognitive decline, with advanced age being the main independent risk factor, followed by genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental determinants, including nutrition and physical activity. As the global...  Read More

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Childhood Trauma Personality and Substance Use Disorder: 1.75 credits

The Development of a Neuropsychoanalytic Addiction Model

The article explores the neuropsychoanalytic approach to understanding substance use disorder (SUD) by examining the role of childhood trauma, personality structure, and primary emotional systems in addiction development. By integrating...  Read More

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Flash Technique in a Scalable Low-intensity Group Intervention for COVID-19 Related Stress in Healthcare Providers 1 credit

This article examines an emerging brief intervention for trauma processing that is showing surprising effectiveness in view of its simplicity, tolerability, safety, and avoidance of focus on traumatic material. The...  Read More

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Diet and the Microbiota--Gut--Brain Axis 3.5 credits

Sowing the Seeds of Good Mental Health

This paper reviews research on the relationship between diet, digestive health, and mental health, with a focus on how the gut microbiota influences brain processes and behavior. It discusses the...  Read More

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The Clinician's Guide to Supporting Individuals With Chronic Pain Co-Occurring Conditions 3 credits

Estimates indicate that chronic pain has a wide impact in society. The adolescent population is particularly at risk for pain. Chronic pain can have adverse outcomes on individuals across the...  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 healthcare professionals who are seeking to enhance their expertise. Participants at the intermediate and above levels of knowledge will delve into...  Read More

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Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple 3 credits

Non-prescribing therapists are crucial to the effective and safe use of psychiatric medications by their clients. In contrast to clinicians who focus primarily on medications, therapists generally spend more time...  Read More

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Alcohol Use Disorder: The Role of Medication in Recovery 1.25 credits

This course looks at the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the United States. It underlines the necessity of pharmacotherapy as a treatment option for AUD, as well as...  Read More

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Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Addicted Patients: What Does the Literature Tell Us 2 credits

Substance use disorder (SUD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently co-occur, and the presence of ADHD complicates the treatment of the addiction. Pharmacotherapy is a potent intervention in childhood and adult...  Read More

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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (TIP 63)-Pharmacotherapy in OUD 7 credits

This TIP is about using FDA approved medications to treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Part 3 of this TIP describes general principles of OUD pharmacotherapy and discusses medication formulations, indications,...  Read More

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TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Partnering Addiction Treatment Counselors With Clients and Healthcare Professionals 2.75 credits

TIP 63 provides a clinical overview of three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as well as addresses other strategies useful in the management of this...  Read More

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TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder-introductions to Medications and Addressing Opioid Use in Medical Settings 4 credits

This TIP discusses Medical Assisted Therapy (MAT) for opioid addiction. Addiction is a chronic, treatable illness. Opioid addiction often requires continuing care for effective treatment rather than an episodic, acute-care...  Read More

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Functional Recovery in Major Depressive Disorder: Providing Early Optimal Treatment for the Individual Patient 2.5 credits

The authors of this article call for a revision the psychiatric strategy of "start low and go slow" and waiting six to eight weeks to adjust treatment for Major Depressive...  Read More

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Emerging Pharmacologic Treatments for Adolescent Substance Use-Challenges and New Directions 1.75 credits

This course is a review of pharmacotherapy and medication literature for adolescents. It examines pharmacologic treatments (MAT) for adolescent substance use. It addresses pharmacological intervention research, Ecological Momentary Assessment, current...  Read More

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The Role of Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Substance Use Disorders 2 credits

This course discusses the role of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of substance use disorder in adolescents. Various medications are examined, in a wide range of addictions, including Tobacco Use Disorder...  Read More

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Anxiety Disorders and the Medications That Treat Them 1 credit

This webinar presents the criteria for Anxiety Disorders as described in the DSM-V and discusses the appropriate medications to be used when treating each type of anxiety disorder. The presentation...  Read More

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Facing Addiction in America-The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids 1.5 credits

The Office of the Surgeon General and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) developed this Spotlight on Opioids from the Surgeon General’s Report, in order to provide...  Read More

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