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New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association

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Substance Use and the Developing Brain

  • January 17, 2024
  • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Remote via Zoom
  • 14

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A 6-Hour Training with Dr. Foad Afshar

January 17, 2024

8:30am-4pm


PRESENTATION: One of the primary characteristics of substance misuse is its impact on a user’s brain. But what happens when that brain is still developing? How do drugs impact the structure and functions of the developing brain in childhood and adolescents? In this full day training, we explore the growth and development of the brain from infancy to late adolescence and examine the impact various substances in the trajectory of that development. Specifically, we will examine the impact of developmental shifts that occurs on learning & cognition, emotional regulation and behavioral control capacities of the children when subjected to nicotine, alcohol and cannabis as well as some stimulants since these are the substances most commonly misused during these developmental stages. Due to time constraints, we will not be able to cover prenatal substance use exposure and brain development. This training is especially important for educators and treatment professionals who work with children and adolescents.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Summarize the four critical mechanisms by which the brain operates;
  • Describe how each of these mechanisms develop and evolve in early childhood to late adolescence; and
  • Identify the impact of substance use on the cognitive, emotional and behavioral manifestations of misused substances on the developing brain.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Afshar has been a professional psychotherapist, trainer and educator for over 35 years.  He received his Doctorate in Professional Psychology (Psy.D.) from California Coast University, his Masters in Counseling from Harvard University and his Bachelors in Psychology from U.Mass-Boston. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and School Psychologist. He is also a certified School Principle, and School Counselor.   Dr. Afshar has been a Director of Special Education & Guidance for SAU #37 & 50, Director of Guidance & Advising for Pinkerton Academy has taught courses in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Special Education, School Guidance and Psychology of Design at the graduate and undergraduate levels for the past 35 years. Dr. Afshar’s professional experience in addiction and recovery includes both clinical work as the Admissions Director of the Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Center (Later Dorchester Counseling Center) in Dorchester as well Associate Executive Director and Clinical Director of Noddle’s Island Multi-service Agency in East Boston, Massachusetts. He was the addictions consultant at the Massachusetts General Hospital—The Charlestown Clinic in Boston, and has consulted extensively with medical, legal, educational and business organization around the issues of addiction prevention, intervention and recovery He has taught courses on addiction at the graduate and undergraduate levels in topics such as Psychopharmacology of Addiction, History and Socio-Politics of Addiction, and treatment models.   With a wide range of professional expertise spanning nearly 4 decades, Dr. Afshar brings a considerable breadth and depth of understanding of addictions and mental health issues as applicable in a variety of settings, age spans and affected populations.  

REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org

6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5 & 14-17
CPS Domains: 2 & 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category 1) & Psychologist Category A
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form.  For multiple registrants you must register each one individually.  Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received.  Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration.  Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received.  We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics.  Thank you.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.


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