Addictions: Understanding the Science and Treatment Techniques

Presenters:

William Lorman, PhD, MSN, PMHNP-BC, NCPsyA

Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, CAADC

Location: Live Video Conference

Thursday, May 8^th

7 to 9 p.m   

2 CE’s

Cost: $40

Description:

This presentation is directed toward clinicians and counselors who treat patients with substance use disorders and who would like to better understand the dynamics of these disorders. We will review the state-of-the-art in the treatment of addictions. Included will be discussions on terminology, assessment, strategies and models, as well as recommendations for engagement following an individualized approach.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify prevalence and other demographic information related to substance use disorders.
2. List at least three principles of engagement for individuals with a substance use disorder and with their family members.
3. Understand the criteria for diagnosing a substance use disorder.
4. List three brain structures involved in the development and maintaining of a substance use disorder.

About the facilitators: 

William Lorman, JD, PhD, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, NCPsyA

Dr. Lorman completed his doctoral studies in applied psychology. He is also certified as a psychoanalyst and currently is on faculty at the Institute for Modern Psychoanalysis of Philadelphia. He is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and also certified as an advanced practice addictions specialist. He has been adjunct professor at several universities where he has taught neuroscience, psychopathology and psychopharmacology courses. He maintains a private practice where he works with adults and treats a full range of psychiatric disorders. He utilizes a psychoanalytic-medical model and provides services that include individual and group psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations and medication management. In addition to his academic and clinical experience, Dr. Lorman has presented seminars on various mental health topics nationally and internationally, has written multiple articles and textbook chapters and is a management and clinical consultant to several major corporations where he provides therapeutic and group facilitation services. He has completed a Juris Doctor degree and consults in the areas of medical malpractice, administrative and employment law.

Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD, MSN, MPA, MSc, CRNP, LP, LPC, PMHNP-BC, CAADC,  CCS, CARN-AP, MAC

Dr. Legg completed doctoral degrees in clinical psychology (PsyD) and health sciences research (PhD). He is a licensed psychologist, board-certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner, and gerontological nurse practitioner in private practice in Clarks Summit, PA. He holds multiple certifications in the field of addictions, including the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CAADC) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (CAADC) and the Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) certification through the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders. In addition to his private practice, he maintains clinical affiliations with several psychiatrists in Northeastern Pennsylvania and practices at a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) center in Scranton, PA. In addition to his clinical work, he maintains affiliations with several colleges and universities, teaching graduate-level courses, including physiological psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychological testing and assessment, and psychopharmacology. As an academic author, he has contributed over 50 papers to the professional literature and co-authored one textbook, which received the prestigious American Journal of Nursing award.

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