This one-hour course will review current epidemiological trends related to club or party drug consumption for gender and sexuality diverse people. There will be a brief overview of the types and classes of drugs consumed in club and party settings by GSD populations. Signs of intoxication, dependence, withdrawal, and crash will be reviewed as well as harm reduction strategies for patients using club or party drugs from GSD populations. Screening and treatment models will be reviewed with special considerations for culturally responsive strategies for GSD populations.
Intended audience
The entire multidisciplinary team providing treatment for substance use disorders in an office-based setting as well as anyone in a clinical or non-clinical position that is interested in learning about harm reduction & GSD populations.
Objectives
1. Describe the prevalence of club drug use among GSD populations.
2. Identify at least 3 harm reduction strategies related to the use of club/party drugs.
3. Name at least 2 strategies for the treatment of patients wishing to refrain from club/party drug use.
Sponsored by
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Accreditation Information: Please visit the registration page and read the accreditation information section for details and requirements for earning credit.
Continuing education credit offered: CME, nursing, LADC/CADC, LMHC, Social Work, Recovery Coach. Please visit the registration page and read the accreditation information section for details.
