Introduction:
Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & OCD. Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The
Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction, Multi-factorial
Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.
Instructor: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad &
Jay Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD (More
About Instructor)
Orlando,
FL: March 29 & 30, 2008
Las Vegas: April 12 &
13,
2008
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Toxicology,
Pharmaceuticals, Neutraceuticals, Withdrawal, Relapse and Treatment
Plans.
Toxicology of Abused Drugs, Pharmacology of Treatment Drugs, Indications
vs drug interactions, neurotransmitter replacement therapies,
neutraceuticals. Diagnosis & management of Withdrawal, Relapse,
Treatment Goals, Reward Deficiency Syndrome & The Brain Reward Cascade.
Instructor: Joseph
Bradley, D.C.
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Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD
Orlando,
FL: April 5 & 6, 2008
Las Vegas: May
17 & 18, 2008
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Module 3
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Treatment Models, Grants and Program Development
and Family Dynamics
Treatment history, Models & Components, Profile of Patients, Drug
Courts, Federal Funding and Grants, Confidentiality, National Strategy,
Legal issues, Family Sculpting & Disfunctionality, Co-Dependency,
Interventions, Assessment & Placement Criteria, Marketing &
Program Development.
Instructor: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad. (More
About Instructor)
Orlando,
FL: May 3 & 4, 2008
Las Vegas:
June 21 &
22, 2008
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Module 4
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Management of Withdrawal,
Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Auriculotherapy
General Principles,
Auriculotherapy and it's use in Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal,
Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted
Abstinence.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, C.Ad. &
Maritza Paz, D.C., DACACD
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Orlando,
FL: May 31 & June 1, 2008
Las Vegas:
July 26 & 27, 2008
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Module 5
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Dual Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment
Strategies
It is estimated that 50-70% of all addicts
have a co-occurring disorder. Due to such high incidence, it is
imperative that professionals become familiar with effective diagnostic
and treatment protocol for these individuals. Participants will learn
how to complete an in-depth biopsychosocial assessment to evaluate for
co-occurring diagnosis. In addition, treatment strategies and protocols
will be introduced, along with applied pharmacology and symptomology of
individuals exhibiting co-occurring disorders.
Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro,
Psy.D., C.A.P., C.Ad. -(More About
Instructor)
Orlando,
FL: June 28
& 29, 2008
Las Vegas:
August 23 & 24, 2008
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Module 6
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Co-Dependency, Diagnosis Screening &
Assessment, Family Issues and Dynamics
Co-Dependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening & Assessment, EAP
& Workplace Issues & Dynamics, Legal & Ethical
Responsibilities/Concerns of the Impaired Physician/Professional. 12 Step
Programs vs. therapeutic Communities.
Instructor: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, Ph. D.- (More
About Instructor)
Orlando, FL: July 26
& 27, 2008
Las
Vegas: September 20 & 21, 2008
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Module 7
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Counseling, Group Therapy & Relapse
Prevention
The Principles & Mechanisms of Counseling, Individual & Group
Therapy, Signs of Relapse & Prevention
Techniques, Developing a Treatment Plan, Treatment Goals, Enhance Innate
Helping Skills, Learning How to Listen.
Instructor: Carmine
Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.A.P., C.Ad. - (More
About Instructor)
Orlando,
FL: August 30 & 31, 2008
Las Vegas:
October 25 & 26, 2008
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Module 8
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Creation and Organizational Management of Addiction Treatment Programs
This
module is designed for those interested in opening their own treatment
facility. Modalities of treatment reviewed include Outpatient, Intensive
Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs. Participants will be
introduced to various aspects of designing and evaluating substance abuse
treatment programs in addition to administrative assets/aspects of
managing such programs. HIPPA guidelines will be presented.
Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.A.P., C.Ad. (More
About Instructor)
Orlando,
FL: September 20 & 21, 2008 Las
Vegas:
November 22, & 23, 2008
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Module 9
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Diagnosis Strategies, Substances of Abuse
Problems in Diagnosis,
Establishing a Differential Diagnosis, DSM IV Guidelines, Alcohol,
Sedatives, Cocaine, Heroin, Methadone, Marijuana, Perceptual Disorders &
Inhalants,
Tobacco & Nicotine and Steroids, Neuro-Synaptic Junction & Dynamics.
Learn the principles of the Psychosocial Assessment.
Instructor: Joseph Bradley, D.C., C.Ad (More
About Instructor)
Larry Ashley, Ed.S., LADC, LMSW, CPGC
Orlando,
FL: October 25 & 26, 2008
Las
Vegas: December 13 & 14, 2008
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Module 10
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Prevention, Education & Aftercare
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student Assistance Programs (SAP),
Relapse Prevention, Drugs & the Workplace/Schools, Societal Issues,
Private Practice & Career Implementation, Clinical Laboratory testing
& interpretation.
Instructor: Barbara .Phillips-Carey, Ph.D., C.Ad. & Jay Holder,
D.C., C.A.P., DACACD
(More
About Instructor)
Orlando,
FL: November 22 & 23, 2008
Las Vegas: January 24 & 25, 2009
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Class Information
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Registration will be
held on Saturday from: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Classes Held: Saturday - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Each Module Is Independent of Each Other. You Can Start At Any
Module Number And Take Any Module In Any Order, Including Mixing Of
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