Status: Open Registration Deadline: Jan 31, 2024
Trainers Name: Connie Pacheco Training Site: Recoveries R US Address:
127 East 105th Street 3rd Floor,Between Lexington and Park Ave New York, New York 10029 New York County
Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Includes all printed handouts
This training provides individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to support individuals in their recovery journey with the use of medications. This training covers topics such as the different types of medication-assisted treatment, the benefits and risks, Trainees also learn about the importance of collaboration with healthcare providers and addressing stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment. Medication-assisted treatment services face myths and stigmas, including misconceptions about substituting one addiction for another and skepticism about the effectiveness and necessity of medications in recovery. These myths and stigmas also include concerns about dependency on medications and the perception that individuals are not truly in recovery while utilizing medication-assisted treatment services.
Contact Name: Desiree Dowdy Contact Phone Number: (917) 265-8090 Contact Email Address: [email protected]