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Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: The Next Step: Providing Scholarship Opportunities for Individuals in Recovery The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge (courtesy of Alkermes,…
Find out more »Trauma & Substance Use Awareness Training for Justice Professionals
The goal of this program is to provide law enforcement (with an emphasis on interviewers and interrogators), attorneys, and guardians ad litem with the necessary education and tools to understand and successfully communicate with children while minimizing trauma. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration This program is funded by the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice.
Find out more »NCADA’s 2020 Legislative Forum
Join us for this town hall style event focused on addressing substance use-related issues during the Missouri General Assembly's 2020 legislative session. Topics are likely to include: Amendment 2 (medical marijuana)The opioid crisisSubstance use preventionPrescription drug monitoring programAccess to treatment for substance use disordersHealth insurance parityOther related and relevant issues There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is required: This training is presented by NCADA and the community coalitions of Missouri's Eastern Region.
Find out more »Ethics: Gray Matter
Ever been caught in an ethical dilemma - stuck between a rock and a hard place? It should be simple to decide what is right or wrong, especially at work. Shouldn't it? Learn accepted ethical decision making principles and practices Explore the choices prevention professionals frequently face Practice applying a code of conduct Cost is $50. (6 contact hours approved by the Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing Board and the State Committee for Social Workers.) Registration for this event is required…
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: Ryan Bogdan, Washington University: Reduced Brain Volume and Alcohol Use--A Consequence of Exposure and Predisposition to Use The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided…
Find out more »Trauma & Substance Use Awareness Training for Justice Professionals – Webinar
The goal of this program is to provide law enforcement (with an emphasis on interviewers and interrogators), attorneys, and guardians ad litem with the necessary education and tools to understand and successfully communicate with children while minimizing trauma. This is a web training. A link to access training will be released before the training. The training is free, but registration is required. Registration: This program is funded by the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice.
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: St. Louis County Department of Public Health: Corrections-based OUD Treatment The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge (courtesy of Alkermes,…
Find out more »Trauma & Substance Use Awareness Training for Justice Professionals – Webinar
The goal of this program is to provide law enforcement (with an emphasis on interviewers and interrogators), attorneys, and guardians ad litem with the necessary education and tools to understand and successfully communicate with children while minimizing trauma. This is a web training. A link to access training will be released before the training. The training is free, but registration is required. Registration: This program is funded by the Missouri Task Force on Children’s Justice.
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: Places for People: Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge (courtesy of Alkermes, Inc.) A…
Find out more »Coalition on Addictions
This month’s speaker and topic: Panel Discussion: Substance Use and People with Functional Needs The St. Louis Coalition on Addictions is an NCADA program that brings together individuals concerned about addiction. It provides a forum for networking, for learning and advocacy about the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and for discussion of other addictions. Participation is open to anyone interested in the prevention and treatment of addictions. Lunch is provided free of charge (courtesy of Alkermes, Inc.)…
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