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| Crossroads Learning Experience |
| Understanding the Dynamics of Substance Abuse and Recovery |
Workshop agenda
Day 1
Introductions – Overview – “What is it that you need from this training?”
Introduction to drugs – definition of drug, body chemistry, allergic reaction,
synergistic effect
Categories of drugs – alcohol, methamphetamine, marijuana,
pharmaceuticals, video
Why would someone take a drug? Multi-causal factors
Review
Day 2
Welcome – questions – review
Discuss the disease concept of addiction – signs and symptoms of the
continuum of drug abuse
Understanding the “moment” and strategies for dealing with denial
Understanding the continuum of treatment modalities – Detox, in-patient, out-
patient, 12 step programs
Relapse – triggers, therapeutic relapse
Review, questions, post-test
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Day 1
Introductions – Overview – “What is it that you need from this training?”
Introduction to drugs – definition of drug, body chemistry, allergic reaction,
synergistic effect
Categories of drugs – alcohol, methamphetamine, marijuana,
pharmaceuticals, video
Why would someone take a drug? Multi-causal factors
Review
Day 2
Welcome – questions – review
Discuss the disease concept of addiction – signs and symptoms of the
continuum of drug abuse
Understanding the “moment” and strategies for dealing with denial
Understanding the continuum of treatment modalities – Detox, in-patient, out-
patient, 12 step programs
Relapse – triggers, therapeutic relapse
Review, questions, post-test
Back to Prevention Education