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. |
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Register online |
| Drugs of abuse: depressants |
To be announced |
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Not currently available |
| Drugs of abuse: stimulants and hallucinogens |
To be announced |
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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. |
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Register online |
| Medications to manage withdrawal and to treat ADHD |
To be announced |
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Not currently available |
| Mental illness and substance use disorders |
June 2, 2008 |
Download brochure. |
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Register online |
| Prenatal alcohol use and brain development: risk and protective factors for the developing brain |
Mar 12, 2008 |
Download brochure. |
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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:
| Program title (Programs listed in alphabetical order) |
Upcoming dates |
Brochure (when available) |
More information (When available) |
Link to register online |
| Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders |
New dates to be announced |
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Catalog |
Not currently available |
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.
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