Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

For more information contact: Merrilee Pickett, 608-263-8268 or 800-442-4617; e-mail: mpickett@dcs.wisc.edu.

Alcohol and other drug issues workshops:

Program title (Programs are listed in alphabetical order)	Upcoming dates	Brochure (when available)	More information (When available)	Link to register online
Demystifying the adolescent brain: translating current research into practice or parenting	May 9, 2008	Download brochure.	Catalog	Register online
Drugs of abuse: depressants	To be announced		Information page	Not currently available
Drugs of abuse: stimulants and hallucinogens	To be announced		Information page	Not currently available
Impact of alcohol and other drugs on the human brain: what everyone needs to know about the risks of drug use on brain structure and function	June 17, 2008	Download brochure.	Catalog	Register online
Medications to manage withdrawal and to treat ADHD	To be announced		Information page	Not currently available
Mental illness and substance use disorders	June 2, 2008	Download brochure.	Information page	Register online
Prenatal alcohol use and brain development: risk and protective factors for the developing brain	Mar 12, 2008	Download brochure.	Catalog	Register online
Sex, drugs, and Rock n' Roll: addiction, compulsion, and craving	May 19, 2008	Download brochure.	Information page	Register online

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) workshops:

For more information contact: Kristi Obmascher, (608) 262-8971, email: kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu

Conference: The National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Conference is a two-day conference sharing the latest information and strategies for providers, families, and communities affected by FASD. April 3-4, 2008. More information.

IDP Training Program: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies (PDAS) provides the Approved Assessor Training for the Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) for the State of Wisconsin. This is a state mandated training (HFS 62) - all intoxicated Driver Program assessors and supervisors are required to satisfactorily complete Part I and Part II of the IDP training. More information

Recertification Reminder Service: Stay on top of your continuing education requirements! Join our e-mail service especially for licensed AODA counselors. Automatically receive a bi-monthly listing of our upcoming programs for professional credits. To subscribe, send a blank e-mail to: join-aoda@lists.wisc.edu. That’s it! We’ll send you reminders every other month.

Ongoing programs:

WWEN - The Wisconsin Women's Education Network on Addiction and Recovery (contact Chris Dunleavy, 608-265-4267.) Visit the WWEN Web site at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/wwen.

Also of interest:

Mental Health: Assessment, Treatment & Therapy - workshops offered year round.

Merrilee Pickett teaches substance abuse workshops for human service professionals. Learn more about Merrilee Pickett.

Contact: Merrilee Pickett, 608-263-8268 or 800-442-4617; e-mail: mpickett@dcs.wisc.edu.