Description
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 (nurse, doctor, EMT, Firefighters, police, etc). This training covers how meth became prevalent in the USA, 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
