Webinars

The relationship between substance use and mental disorders is complex and critical. Rates of these disorders in criminal justice settings are much higher than in the general population, and there many drug court participants have co-occurring disorders. Drug Courts are uniquely positioned to effectively intervene with persons who have co-occurring disorders. An important first step… Continue Reading Know Who They Are and What They Need: Screening and Assessment for Co-Occurring Disorders

Research shows that the expansion of treatment options is critical to addressing individuals with co-occurring disorders in the criminal justice system.  This module is designed to provide drug court professionals with information about specific treatment approaches to include in their programs to assist those with co-occurring disorders. At the end of this module, participants will… Continue Reading Expanding Your Treatment Options for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders

This webinar discusses the importance of evidence-based alcohol treatment in the DWI Court model challenging DWI Court teams to look at what approaches they are currently using.  DWI Courts need to make sure every participant is getting effective alcohol-related treatment based on the research.  Evidence-based treatment approaches and community support options will be examined with… Continue Reading Effective Alcohol Treatment: Doing the Right Thing the Right Way

Understanding the importance of being able to demonstrate the use of services validated by documented research is a necessity amongst drug court practitioners.  This webinar is geared towards teaching viewers about evidence-based practices and where to locate information on proven services and methods.  In addition, practitioners will learn how to determine which evidence-based practices are… Continue Reading Evidence Based Practices

Psychopharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs on behavior. Understanding these effects play a pivotal role in treatment implications amongst participants of drug court programs. This webinar will discuss the potential short and long term effects of alcohol and other drug use on brain physiology and behavior. Viewers of this session will be… Continue Reading Psychopharmacology