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October 9, 2021

Cannabis Use and Mental Health Risk

As research expands to examine the impact of cannabis use on health, there is growing evidence that THC, the main intoxicant in the plant, poses a significant mental…

April 28, 2020

An Indigenous Perspective on Co-Occurring Disorders

We will discuss a re-framing of mental health and substance use based on culturally-specific work in the American Indian community, including how historical trauma is a precipitating event, and how DSM diagnostic codes fall short of accurately describing conditions. We will focus on the indigenous view of health as holistic, and cultural teachings for healing and resilience that can be used for any client population.

March 4, 2020

Depression and Substance Use

Dr. Wilson provides an overview of depression and substance use in adolescence and adulthood, including issues of prevalence, risk factors, comorbidity, and familial transmission.

December 5, 2019

Parents with Co-Occurring Disorders in Child Welfare

This webinar provides a brief introduction of co-occurring disorders and what child welfare system looks like in Minnesota. The training further highlights both the barriers and best practice tips…

December 5, 2019

Understanding Peer Recovery Support and Use of the Hearing Voices Network Method for People Who Hear Voices

Albert Garcia talks about his personal experience of hearing voices and how he incorporating his past and current struggles with his career as a Certified Peer Specialist. He also…

December 5, 2019

Co-occurring Eating and Substance Use Disorders in Those with a History of Bariatric Surgery

Review how bariatric surgery can increase risk for substance use disorders in those experiencing co-occurring eating disorders.

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