The Role of Faith Communities in Addressing Substance Use and Crime – Reading List (Part 2)
This will be an interactive workshop engaging the minds of other concerned clergy, congregants, or anyone passionate to gain a better understanding about the very delicate balance of trauma, wellbeing and healing in the faith community. We will address common myths and stereotypes associated with church and spiritual hurt, as well as church and spiritual healing.
We know that substance use can have a profound impact on babies, children, parents and family relationships, at all ages and stages, but particularly during pregnancy and the early years.
As screen time continues to rise across all age groups, mental health professionals are seeing increasing impacts of internet, social media, and technology overuse on emotional, relational, and psychological well-being.
The Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.
The Duke-UNC Comprehensive TTS Program combines findings from the most current evidence-based research on pharmacotherapy, population-based issues, practical guidance on running a practice, and targeted skills in tobacco dependence counseling. Through a combination of interactive, virtual sessions and online self-paced training, Duke-UNC TTS offers leading-edge, evidence-based continuing education in a fun and engaging online experience.
The overall goal of the conference is to bring together professionals working with addictions, substance use disorders, prevention and treatment. Participants will explore a variety of topics related to the medical, psychological, and familial aspects of the disease of addiction and share knowledge, expertise, and resource networking.
Participants who attend this conference will: