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Description:  

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England , funded by the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT), is offering an introductory course on effective assessment and treatment
of cocaine dependency. This will be accomplished through on-line presentations, additional
readings, and question & answer activities. This course will guide the participants in a
review of the significant aspects of this central nervous system stimulant as well as review
research generated data descriptive of both psychological and behavioral symptoms of
dependency progression unique to Cocaine. Effective treatment protocols specific to
Cocaine dependency treatment developed over the past 15 years of clinical practice in both
inpatient and outpatient settings will be reviewed. Specific assessment protocols specific to
Cocaine will be presented and focused treatment planning connected to Cocaine specific
recovery issues will be reviewed.

Course Objectives:  

  • Participants will become familiar with the significant aspects of Cocaine's
    pharmacologic actions.
  • An understanding of the short-term and long-term physiological action and reaction
    phases of effects of Cocaine ingestion will be presented to all participants.
  • The participants will be able to identify specific physical and psychological/behavioral
    symptoms of cocaine dependency.
  • Participants will be familiarized with a model of stages of acute and chronic effects of
    cocaine dependency as well as the essential features of cocaine withdrawal.
  • The therapeutic techniques that utilize the understanding this unique chemical
    dependency will be reviewed and discussed with the participants.

Course Requirements:  

This is a five-week course, beginning on June 16, 2008. Requirements are:

  • Required on-line reading (one hour per week)
  • Completion of pre and post test
  • Completion of weekly homework assignments (one hour per week)
  • Participation in the weekly forum
  • Completion of an on-line course evaluation

*Please note that there are no real time events associated with this course. Lessons will be
posted on the class WWW home page on Tuesdays and responses are due the following
Monday. Assignments can be accessed at the participant's convenience.

To participate, you must have:

  • An E-mail address and the capacity to retrieve and send E-mail;
  • Access to World Wide Web (the following programs provide WWW access:
    Netscape, Apple CyberDog, and Microsoft Explorer)
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the preferred browser for ATTC-NE online courses
  • The ability to navigate the World Wide Web
  • A basic understanding of how to use a computer and send and receive email

PLEASE NOTE NETWORK AND COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

SPONSORED BY:  Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  Health Education and Training Institute

The cost for this course is $64.95.  Payment must be received by the
Health Education and Training Institute before completing registration
with the ATTC-NE. You will be given additional registration information
after payment has been received.

Registration Deadline:  
Two full days before the date of the training, or when the course limit is reached.

Accreditation:  

This five-week course, which begins June 16, 2008, has been approved by the National
Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 10 educational
credits. It is being provided by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England,
which is accredited as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider (#000151). This course
meets the qualifications for 10 hours of continuing education credit for MFCC's and/or
LCSW's as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE#1917). Application
in process for approval for this course by the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) for ten
Category 1 continuing education for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC's). The
CCB is an IC&RC affiliate. The New York State OASAS does accept distance education
CEUs provided by the Addiction Technology Transfer Network for individuals pursuing or
renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS. Certificates will be mailed within two weeks to participants
in the program for its duration who submit all required materials. Please contact your local
certification board to verify reciprocity or acceptance of ATTC-NE contact hours.
Cocaine Dependency:
Effective Assessment and Treatment Methods
June 16, 2008
Duration:  5 weeks
Number of CEU’s:  10
Cost:  $64.95
Instructor:  Michael Torch, MA, LADC, CCS
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Programs cancelled by HETI due to weather conditions, trainer availability or lack of
participants will be rescheduled or fully refunded. Cancellations received 7 business days
in advance will receive full refund. There will be a $25 fee for cancellations received 6
business days or less before a program. Fees will not be refunded for "no shows" or
cancellations received on the day of the program.
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