Methamphetamine Training

$399.00

Methamphetamine Training

The Addictions Academy Methamphetamine Training is designed for addiction specialists, counselors, therapists, peer support workers, recovery coaches, techs, hospital workers, and front-line caregivers, along with first responders (nurses, doctors, EMTs, Firefighters, police, etc). This training covers how meth became prevalent in the USA, and how to address and combat the problem.

Training Objectives:

Overview of meth
Slang terms and history
Current medical uses and trends
Physical versus mental/emotional addiction
Long-term use complications
Treatment options
Helpful tips for family members dealing with someone with an addiction.
How meth is different from other uppers: cocaine, speed, diet pills
How meth affects the brain

Understanding methamphetamine, and how it affects the body and brain. We cover family roles, how meth is made, slang terms and history, and more. This is a 2-hour course that delves quickly into the history, use, and prevention of meth use and abuse. We do cover slang terms and current medical uses.