Xylazine and Nitazine: Worsening the Opiate Crisis
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Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Summarize the basics of Xylazine and Nitazine usage.
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Explain the potential life changing physical impacts Xylazine and Nitazine.
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Describe options to use Motivational Interviewing for those who are using these substances.
Educational Goal
Participants will learn the basic impact these substances have on individuals and identify counseling techniques to assist those using these substances.
Description
The opiate epidemic continues to unfold with additional substances exacerbating the problem. Among these substances are Nitazine (more powerful than Fentanyl) and Xylazine (rendering Narcan almost useless). This session will review the recent history of overdose deaths in the United States, leading to the development and use of these additional substances. The signs, symptoms, and effects of such an overdose will be explained. Attendees will identify how to use Motivational Interviewing tools to assist clients who are using these substances.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Fredrick Dombrowski is a former AMHCA President and has extensive experience treating those living with co-occurring disorders since 1998. He has been a supervisor and director for multiple programs including inpatient, outpatient, and forensic treatment. Currently a Department Chair at the University of Bridgeport, he is focused on experiential learning through a perspective of cultural humility and an equitable clinical care. He has recently published the book Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders and has appeared on television, radio, and internet advocating for the helping professions. He has won several awards for his work with marginalized populations.
Financially Sponsored By
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)