Practical Use of Medication Treatment for Judges: A Discussion
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Days & Times
11 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. Pacific
Course Location
Online
Course Fees
Tuition
$0
Through a panel discussion, judges and medical staff from around the country will discuss their experience with medication treatment (MAT) for defendants and d other litigants with alcohol and drug use disorders. They’ll focus on the legal, ethical, and practical issues surrounding the use of MAT. This webinar builds on the information from the June 9th Webinar with Dr. Joshua Lee, Medications for Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders 101: The Science of Medication Treatment, which while helpful, is not required to attend this webinar.
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During this course, you will learn to:
- Summarize what Medication Treatment (MAT) is;
- Describe why MAT is an effective tool for litigants/defendants suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction; and
- Identify the legal, ethical, and practical issues or challenges of MAT and the justice system.
Faculty: Hon. Michael Barrasse (PA), Lead Faculty & Moderator; Hon. Phyllis McMillen (MI), Panelist; and Hon. Mary Jane Knisely (MT), Panelist; Dr. Jumee Barooah, Panelist; and Dr. David Carlson, Panelist
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Through a panel discussion, judges and medical staff from around the country will discuss their experience with medication treatment (MAT) for defendants and d other litigants with alcohol and drug use disorders. They’ll focus on the legal, ethical, and practical issues surrounding the use of MAT. This webinar builds on the information from the June 9th Webinar with Dr. Joshua Lee, Medications for Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders 101: The Science of Medication Treatment, which while helpful, is not required to attend this webinar.