Stimulants 101
This one-hour course is intended to provide an overview of stimulant use disorders. Topics include stigma; pharmacology and physiology of methamphetamines and cocaine; identifying stimulant overdose (overamping); managing acute stimulant intoxication; de-escalation techniques; and evidence-based treatment for people with stimulant use disorders.
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge necessary to:
- Understand the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.
- Recognize signs of stimulant intoxication, overdose (overamping) and withdrawal.
- Identify evidenced-based interventions for acute stimulant intoxication and post-acute care for StUD.
- Describe the basic principles of de-escalation to promote safety for patients with active stimulant use and their caregivers.
- Identify health risks associated with stimulant use and how to apply harm reduction interventions.
Event Details
Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Health care providers
Mental health professionals
Recovery coaches
Substance use disorder treatment providers
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
Yes