Subject: Substance Use
Culture and Society: Influencers of Mental Health and Substance Misuse
This webinar will discuss how to promote equity, improve access, and increase retention in care among BIPOC communities in healthcare.
Destigmatization of Drug Use
This session explores the impact of stigma on people who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) and those who are not clinically diagnosed but display symptoms. The presenter examines the relationship between stigma and systemic racism, as well as racism’s compounding effect on access to healthcare services for people who use drugs. The presenter also provides strategies for challenging stigma and misconceptions about SUD.
Cocaine and Methamphetamine Use: Strategies for Addressing Acute Intoxication and Withdrawal
This course discusses the addiction hypothesis behind cocaine and methamphetamine use in order to provide strategies for addressing intoxication and withdrawal.
Needs of Returning Citizens with Substance Use Disorders
This module covers the various health and social needs of previously incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders upon returning home to their Washington, D.C. communities.
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.