Education and Training
The Drug User Health Learning Institute provides comprehensive education and training offerings on a broad range of topics of interest to diverse audiences. The Institute offers continuing education credits for many of the courses and features a variety of resources on drug user health.
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Substance Use, Survival, and Control: Rethinking Culturally Responsive Care for Trafficked and Exploited Youth
This breakout session explores the complex relationship between substance use, exploitation, and survival among trafficked and exploited youth. Participants will examine culturally responsive, trauma-informed approaches that recognize the unique experiences of young people while reducing stigma and strengthening engagement. Practical strategies for fostering trust, improving service delivery, and supporting long-term recovery and resilience will be shared.
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Harm Reduction and Family
This training provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of harm reduction and its practical application in daily life.
The New Paradigm in Addiction Treatment: Introduction to Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP), Clinical Rationale, Theory and Technique
Drawing on relational, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapies, IHRP techniques are uniquely tailored to each person. A central focus on therapeutic alliance and relationship creates a safe context in which to clarify the meanings and functions of risky and addictive behavior, enhance self-regulation and develop alternative healthier, self-affirming solutions.
Nutrition for Pain Management
This module reviews the impact of diet and chronic illness on pain. It assists providers by improving their ability to discuss various evidence-based diets that can help to alleviate pain.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mind-Body Techniques in Addressing Pain
This module introduces two non-pharmacological approaches for addressing pain: CBT and mind-body techniques. These techniques are examined for effectiveness and explored in depth to enable learners to utilize these approaches in practice.
Acupuncture, Massage, and Self-Care
This module examines three related non-pharmacological approaches to pain management.
Harm Reduction Approaches for Providers Addressing Opioid Use
This module identifies and discusses relevant harm reduction techniques for people who use opioids, including people who use injectable drugs. The module will address how to hold patient-centered clinical conversations, incorporating harm reduction techniques. These strategies are then applied to a case study.