Many individuals who have a substance use disorder have contact with the criminal justice system through an arrest, citation, probation, diversion court, or incarceration. “It is estimated that 63% of people in jail and 58% in prison have a substance use disorder.” The criminal justice system is one of the touchpoints where a criminal justice professional can have a conversation and respond to an individual’s addiction. These leaders are among the many stakeholders who can help create change within our communities.
Join us on May 10th, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM ET for an in-person specialized training program full of rich information about addiction science, evidence-based treatment, recovery, and resources. This training is designed to increase knowledge and literacy about addiction, develop skills and strategies to help the community, and promote professional health and wellness.
Responding to Addiction was created by the Addiction Policy Forum, and the training is sponsored by RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Participants will learn:
The Science of Addiction
The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
Evidence-based Treatment Options
Medications to Treat Addiction
Engagement strategies
May 10th, 2024 |10 AM to 1 PM ET
Ohio Department of Transportation
1980 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223
All participants will receive a certificate and training manual upon completion of the training.