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1. Registration
2. Watched the Webinar
3. Successfully passed the Quiz with an 80% or higher
4. Completed the Webinar Evaluation 
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Effects of Opioids on the Human Brain - Part 1

Presenter: Dr. Leila Jabour, PhD

August 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the parts of the reward system of the brain.
  
• Explain effects of opioid use on the brain’s reward circuit. 
  
• List the chemical the brain releases in the reward system of the brain.
  

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Effects of Opioids on the Human Brain - Part 2 

Presenter: Dr. Leila Jabour, PhD

August 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the difference between tolerance and dependence.  
• Explain how opioids effects the different parts of the brain. 
• Discuss opioids’ long-lasting impact on overall brain function

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Tobacco Use and Health Impact   

Presenter: Albee Budnitz, MD

December 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Identify why tobacco product use is a population, public health and societal problem; 
• Understand nicotine and nicotine addiction; and how it relates to tobacco products; and  
• Become aware of what can be done about it and resources to do it.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Harm Reduction: Preventing Death, Disease and Suffering 

Presenter: Ryan Fowler, CRSW

March 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will have an understanding of:

• Current drug trends, evidence-based interventions for drug use, overdose prevention strategies, naloxone administration;
• How, with harm reduction, all drug-related death is preventable; and
• The intersectionality of {Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery} with Harm Reduction.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADAC

Harm Reduction  

Presenter: Haner Hernandez, PhD, CPS, CADCA II, LADC I

March 2020

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm Reduction;
• Describe at least 2 techniques and strategies for engaging people in Harm Reduction;
• Describe Disparities and Equity;
• Describe their role in promoting, supporting and sustaining meaningful change; and
• Name at least 2 resources for Harm Reduction.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

The High School to College Transition.. A Risky Time That Is Not As Easy As We Make It Seem

Presenter: Lee Anne Dodge, MEd, CPS

October 2019

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Name three important developmental considerations for 18 –25‐year‐olds around substance use disorder prevention
• Describe three effective prevention strategies for the 18 – 25‐year‐old population
• Describe two or more models/tools for substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment, and/or recovery support which specifically meet the need of 18‐25 year olds

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Mindfulness: A Tool for Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Based Services 

Presenter: Joanne McKenna, ANP, MA, HNC

June 2019

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Identify how Mindfulness could be beneficial when applied across the continuum of care and describe current research 
• Experience each of 5 practices of Mindfulness and Be familiar with resources for continued practice 
• Apply knowledge across the continuum of substance use disorders 

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Vaping and Marijuana

Presenter: Lee Anne Dodge
March 2019

This webinar will focus on the risks of youth vaping and marijuana use and strategies to address the issues.

You'll learn:

• Become more familiar with vaping/e-cigarette devices and marketing strategies.
• About the risks of nicotine and marijuana on the developing brain.
• About prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies to address the growing concern regarding youth use.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

24/7 Connectedness to Technology - It's Impact on Human Development and It's Role in Anxiety and Depression 

Presenter: Ann Duckless 

January 2019

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Discuss research related to the use of technology, its impact and implications for connectedness and communication with people.
• Describe findings related to exposure of blue screen emissions on the neuroscience of the brain and effects on sleep patterns. 
• Explain the correlation of connectedness to technology to the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in you

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge for Behavioral Health Providers

Presenter: Haner Hernandez-Bonilla

December 2018

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• List at least three populations at-risk for hepatitis C infection
• Explain the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis C infection
• Discuss at least two reasons why it is important to promote hepatitis C screening and testing
• List treatment factors to consider and describe at least two new treatment options available to for patients with HCV
• Provide examples of strategies to link persons infected with HCV to health care

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Cultural Competency: Communicating Across Boundaries  

Presenter: James Figueiredo, MEd.

November 2018

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Provide a basic understanding of cultural competence.
• Increase understanding of the framework and rationale for culturally responsive care.
• Examine individual and organizational barriers to cultural competence.
• Build understanding of cultural perspectives on substance use.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Pain and Stress

Presenter: Nicolas Ruf, MA, LADC

February 2018

As a result of this training participants will:

• Be able to relate stress, physical and emotional pain to brain areas
• Be able to connect the origin and progression of co-occurring disorders to pain.
•  Learn to offer strategies for intervention and treatment.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Helping Individuals at Risk of Suicide

Presenter: Ann Duckless, MA

December 2017

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Gain knowledge of National Best Practices for community response to suicide thoughts, disclosures, and attempts.
• Learn the risk and protective factors and warning signs for suicide
• Gain insights into suicide data and how age, gender, culture and other demographic and diversity factors impact suicide risk
• Learn skills for intervening with community members at risk and connecting them with appropriate resources
• Gain awareness of community resources and services and how they can be utilized for persons at risk

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Basics of HIV  

Presenter: James Figueiredo

July 2017

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Learn about HIV risk associated with sexual behaviors and substance use
• Gain knowledge about HIV prevention methods
• Understand the impact of HIV on the individual and community.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Postvention: How to Promote Healing and Reduce Risk After a Sudden Death or Suicide

Presenter: Ann Duckless

May 2017

You will:

• Gain an awareness of the impact of suicide and recognize warning signs of individuals who may be at increased risk after a suicide.
• Understand the grief that results after a suicide and learn ways to enhance coping for oneself and/or others after a loss.
• Understand best practice protocols for communication and access to resources after a suicide that may reduce further risk, and support healing for an agency or community impacted by a loss.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Trans-Theoretical Model- Stages of Change

Presenter: Haner Hernández

May 2017

You'll learn:

• About the Substance Use Disorders challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities
• The Stages of Change and key characteristics of each stage
• The role of the stages of change in promoting, supporting and sustaining change

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Core Function I: Understanding Screening

Presenter: Kelly Reardon-Luedtke

May 2017

You'll learn:

• The signs and symptoms of substance abuse
• The difference between eligible and appropriate for an agency's program
• The laws, regulations, policies surrounding the treatment of substance use disorders
• How to be a skillful listener
• Keeping necessary records during the screening process
  

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Co-Occurring Disorders in Youth Offering Hope and Help with Mental Health and Substance Misuse 

Presenter: Ann Duckless

August 2016

You'll learn:

• The signs and symptoms of thought and mood disorders and how to effectively intervene.
• The complexity of co-occurring disorders, with the intersection of mental health and substance misuse challenges.
• Of treatment implications when involving trauma and loss.

The goal of this workshop is to introduce attendees to the performance domains of the CRSW credential: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

How to Talk about Substance Use Disorder

Presenter: Cheryle Pacapelli

June 2016

You'll learn:

• How to define stigma
• Learn new terminology when talking about Substance use disorder
• Learn about resources for Medication Assisted Recovery/Treatment

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Environmental Management Strategies

Presenter: Rebecca Ireland
June 2016

You'll learn:

• Research-based environmental strategies and how they fit in to a comprehensive substance use prevention approach
• How to match environmental strategies with community needs
• Explore the opportunities for community and stakeholder engagement in implementing and monitoring environmental management efforts in the short and long-term

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Exploring the Connection Between Prevention and Recovery

Presenter: Jim Wuelfing
May 2016

You'll learn:

• Identify the intersections between prevention and recovery approaches
• Define common terms used in prevention and recovery
• Describe a more holistic approach to the continuum of care
• Describe specific ways in which prevention and recovery practitioners can better support one another

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Motivational Interviewing Basic

Presenter: Stephen Andrew

April 2016

You'll learn:

• Describe three aspects of the spirit of motivational interviewing
• Explain the difference between MI and client-centered
• Recognize the ability to respond to clients with empathic reflective statements
• Identify change talk within client speech
• Recognize open questions designed to elicit change talk
• Provide an empathic summary statement collecting change talk
• Describe a procedure to screen potential counselors for empathic skill

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Teen Culture

Presenter: Marissa Carlson
November 2014

You'll learn:

• Increased knowledge about the pop culture media trends, including music, TV & web shows, and books, with a regional and US focus.
• About some of the websites and apps most popular with high school students.
• Further resources for information on cultural trends they learn about in the future.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

The Connections Between Substance Misuse and Suicide

Presenter: Ann Duckless
November 2014

You'll learn:

• Prevalence rates of suicide attempts by people who misuse substances.
• Prevalence rates of suicide for specific drugs.
• Contributing bio-psycho-social factors that lead to substance misuse and suicide, including the role of cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual diversity.
• Cutting-edge prevention and intervention approaches to be used by mental health and substance abuse professionals.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA