November 10, 2015 – November 10, 2015
5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Description:
Speakers:
Michael V. Genovese, M.D., J.D.
Chief Medical Officer-Sierra Tucson
Dr. Genovese will discuss Neurochemical changes in the addiction with specific reference to physicians and explore why physicians are at elevated risk of addiction and co-occurring disorders.
This is an intermediate presentation. Attendees are behavioral healthcare professionals in private practice, treatment program clinical directors/staff, community agencies and various mental health disciplines. (Preference is for Intermediate to advanced instruction.)
Learning Objectives:
Describe neurochemical changes in addiction.
List 3 risk factors specific to physicians.
Explain 3 pharmaceutical treatments of addiction.
Describe 3 non pharmaceutical treatment of addiction.
Discuss addiction in the cultural context.
1.5 Education Credits available:
Sierra Tucson is a provider approved by NAADAC. Approved Education Provider Program, Provider #471 for 2 Contact Hours.
Psychologists – This program is sponsored by Sierra Tucson. Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
REGISTRATION: RSVP by Tuesday, November 3, 2015
to Kathleen Goughler
KGoughler@crchealth.com
(610) 906-9582
or Daniel Baucum
DBaucum@crchealth.com
(703) 850-5204
There is no registration fee to attend this event.
