What Judges Need to Know About Stimulants: Methamphetamine, Prescription Stimulants and Synthetic Drugs
This webinar is presented free of charge.
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Days & Times
9 a.m. Hawaii / 10 a.m. Alaska / 11 a.m. Pacific / Noon Mountain / 1 p.m. Central / 2 p.m. Eastern
Duration: 75 minutes
Course Location
Online
Course Fees
This webinar is presented free of charge.
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The fallout from stimulant abuse frequently lands in the criminal justice system. This program brings the up-to-date information on stimulants for judges. We will build understanding of reasons for methamphetamine abuse and resulting toxicities and share examples of community programs for prevention, treatment and harm reduction.
This webinar is presented free of charge. $0
During this course, you will learn to:
- Describe how amphetamines “hijack” the brain's reward and motivational systems
- Identify who is at high risk for stimulant abuse and dependence
- Discuss co-occurring mental health problems in stimulant users
- Compare community strategies for prevention, treatment and harm reduction
The fallout from stimulant abuse frequently lands in the criminal justice system. This program brings the up-to-date information on stimulants for judges. We will build understanding of reasons for methamphetamine abuse and resulting toxicities and share examples of community programs for prevention, treatment and harm reduction.