Glen Oaks Hospital — Addiction Trends and Their Impact: A Panel Discussion

5501 Business Highway 69 S,Greenville TX 75402

25 May, 2023

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Recovering Together: Building Connections for Addiction and Trauma Recovery with Vignette Stories of Recovery from ‘Tipping the Pain Scale’ Video Series, presented by Glen Oaks Hospital and Lakes Regional Community CenterJoin us for a moderated roundtable discussion and video vignette presentation on substance use disorder (SUD) awareness and education for mental health professionals. Glen Oaks Hospital and Lakes Regional Community Center are joining forces to promote SUD awareness and education in North Texas. This event offers SUD CEs for 3 hours of credit. The event will take place on May 25, 2023, at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center in Greenville, Texas. Full breakfast will be provided by Glenda’s Deli Café & Catering and served at 8 am, and the 3-credit hour CE presentation will begin at 9 am and last until noon. Lakes Regional Community Center will have their Mental Health First Aid Instructors in attendance along with an info table, as well. Speakers at the event include: Donald M. Cook (Matt) MA, LPC, LCDCLaVelle Hendricks, Ed.DMatthew Bertagnole, CEODavid Risner, LPC Nicole Fisher, RN, Director of UMStacie Gonzales, an SUD Recreation Therapist at Glen Oaks Hospital Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the field of substance use disorder. This roundtable discussion will be moderated by Noelle Carmen, DBD for Glen Oaks Hospital. CE topics to be discussed: Addiction and Trauma Explanation of addiction and trauma, and their relationshipDiscussion on the impact of addiction and trauma on the bodyDiscussion on the neurological impact of addiction and traumaLearning Objectives: Explanation of current addiction trendsComparison between alcohol and cannabis use trendsDiscussion on vaping/CBD oil and its impact on addictionDiscussion on the rise of fentanyl (with added) and its dangersExploration of Tranq, its composition and spread across the USIV. Stigma and Access to CareExplanation of the impact of stigma on access to care for addiction and traumaDiscussion on the various forms of stigma related to addiction and traumaExploration of strategies to reduce stigma and increase access to care for those in needEvent Outline: I. Introduction Brief introduction of the panelists and moderatorOverview of the purpose of the discussionII. Addiction and Trauma Explanation of addiction and trauma, and their relationshipDiscussion on the impact of addiction and trauma on the bodyDiscussion on the neurological impact of addiction and traumaExploration of re-traumatization from active addictionIII. Impact of Addiction Trends Explanation of current addiction trendsComparison between alcohol and cannabis use trendsDiscussion on vaping/CBD oil and its impact on addictionDiscussion on the rise of fentanyl (with added) and its dangersExploration of Tranq, its composition and spread across the USIV. Stigma and Access to Care Explanation of the impact of stigma on access to care for addiction and traumaDiscussion on the various forms of stigma related to addiction and traumaExploration of strategies to reduce stigma and increase access to care for those in needV. Q&A Session Moderator facilitates a Q&A session between the audience and panelistsVI. Closing Remarks