Responding to Addiction is a specialized, multi-sector training program that is customized for different sectors and careers. The training is full of rich information about addiction science, treatment, recovery, self-care, and resources. Each training is designed to increase knowledge and literacy around addiction, develop skills and strategies to help the community and promote professional health and wellness.
The science of addiction
The signs and symptoms of addiction
Evidence-based treatment options
Wellness strategies, including the prevention of substance use disorders
Engagement strategies tailored for the target audience(s)
Training resources and presentation
Pre-and post-surveys
Certificates of participation (if not provided by the host organization)
Length: 2.5 hours
Audience: Teachers, Healthcare Professionals, Policymakers, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Employers, Faith Leaders, and Other Professionals
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You are invited to attend Responding to Addiction, a comprehensive training designed to increase knowledge about addiction and develop skills and strategies to help your community. Please join us at [date and time] at [location]. Created by Addiction Policy Forum, the Responding to Addiction training is sponsored by Let’s Get Real Inc] .
Like CPR, the training program is designed to build the skills to support and respond to someone who needs help. The training will also help participants navigate the resources available in your own community.
Participants will learn:
The Science of Addiction
The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Evidence-based Treatment Options
Medications to Treat Addiction
Engagement strategies
All participants receive a certificate at the completion of the course.
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Register today for the Responding to Addiction training. The 2-hour training on [insert date] is open to all adults who want to learn more about addiction and build the skills to respond. Register today [insert link] @addictionpolicy
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Responding to Addiction is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about addiction, have the skills to respond, navigate the resources in your own community and ultimately keep people safe from harm.
Like CPR, the Responding to Addiction training on [insert date] is designed to build the skills to support and respond to substance use disorders. Register >> [insert link] @addictionpolicy
Responding to Addiction participants will learn: 1) how to identify the signs and symptoms of addiction; 2) how to help an individual in need of support; and 3) evidenced-based treatment options including medications to treat addiction.
Addiction impacts every community. Responding to Addiction is designed to equip you with the tools to support individuals who are
Responding to addiction is training for everyone - families, educators, first responders, faith leaders, health care providers, and more. Join us for this 2-hour course to better understand addiction and build the skills you need to support someone who needs help.
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Title: Responding to Addiction
Description:
Responding to Addiction is a 2.5 hour, comprehensive training designed to increase knowledge about addiction and develop skills and strategies to help your community. Like CPR, the training program is designed to build the skills to support and respond to someone who needs help. Participants will learn the science of addiction, signs and symptoms of addiction, evidence-based treatment options, and how to respond to someone in crisis.