Stimulant Abuse Treatment

15 contact hour Internet Course

TEXT: Stimulant Use Disorders - Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 33 by: Richard Rawson, PhD.

DESCRIPTON: This advanced course provides recent information about stimulant use disorder, specifically cocaine, methampehtamine and their delivery forms, crack and ice. Included are worksheets for use with clients, sample screening tests for cognitive impairment and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Motivatonal Enhancement Therapy (MET) was proven greatly more time efficient than other therapies by Project MATCH research. Course explains MET as a therapy for outpatient, inpatient and aftercare treatment. Descriptions of Project MATCH assessment techniques and handouts for clients are also included.

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To read or download this text, visit the National Library of Medicine HSTAT Page (see Links Page). Search HSTAT for TIP 33, then select TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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The text for this course is produced by the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Public Health Service, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

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