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Date: Feb 20, 2020 - Feb 20, 2020 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Status: Open Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2020
Trainers Name: Connie Pacheco Training Site: Recoveries R US Address:
127 E. 105th Street 3rd floor New York, New York 10029 New York County
Credit Hours: 6 Credit Types: CASAC, CRPA, CARC Cost: $100 Manuals: Not Included Schedule:

Thursday
9am-4pm
Additional Information:

This 6 hour workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Medication Assisted Treatment (MATS) and (MARS ) Medication Assisted Recovery Services which is the use of medications, in combination with behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders. MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. The prescribed medication operates to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative effects of the abused drug.This workshop will discuss the neurobiology of addiction. How substance use disorders impact the brain and how MAT’s works. Participants will obtain an overview of the different types of medications used in the treatment of opioid, nicotine and prescription drugs. Participants will understand the benefits of MATS and the management of Recovery.
Contact Name: Recoveries R US Office Contact Phone Number: (917) 265-8090 Contact Email Address: [email protected]