Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ATMUD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify how methamphetamines affect the body, including the physical harm associated with long-term use.
Recall at least three key concepts to consider when assessing for methamphetamine use disorder.
Describe evidence-informed interventions to treat methamphetamine use disorders.
Outline:
Assessment and Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Section 1: Methamphetamines and the Body
Meet Mari
What Is Methamphetamine?
Meth’s Impact on the Body
Overdosing on Meth
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Screening, Assessing, and Treating
Addressing Implicit Bias
Screening
Assessing
Levels of Care and Treatment Planning
Evidence-Informed Treatments
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.