LA County Department of Public Health - Substance Abuse Prevention and Control

SAPC-UCLA LECTURE SERIES

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention and Control and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center hold a quarterly lecture series on current topics of interest in the substance abuse treatment and research worlds. Leading researchers and treatment practitioners provide attendees with state-of-the-art, evidence-based information on substance abuse treatment and prevention.

The Lecture Series currently provides continuing education units for counselors, clinicians, nurses, and other professionals in the substance abuse field who attend the lecture. UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs meets the qualifications to provide continuing education credits for MFT/LCSW as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (MFT/LCSW, PCE2001). CE credits will also be provided for CAADAC (C.A.D.C., 2N-00-445-1107), BCAS/CARR (C.A.S., 5033), and CAADE (C.A.T.C., CP20 809 C 0710).

SAPC is pleased to offer free, web-based presentations to help you obtain the most current information available in the alcohol and drug field. The presentations are provided to you in two forms: PowerPoint and MediaSite.

MediaSite files are large and simultaneously feature both the PowerPoint slides and video of the speaker. Windows Media Player is required to view MediaSite files and is available for free download here. Because MediaSite files are large, it is recommended that only those with high-speed internet access view them.

PDF files are smaller, so those with dial-up should select the PDF option.

PowerPoint is not required to view the PowerPoint files. These files are smaller, so those with dial-up should select the PowerPoint option.

Not finding what you need? Having trouble accessing the files? Contact Sandy (sasong@ph.lacounty.gov) from the Lecture Series team to request assistance.

Lecture Series Links in Chronological Order Starting with the Most Recent

WHAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER TREATMENT PROVIDERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SYNTHETIC DRUGS

Synthetic Drugs Overview, Part 1 - Beth A. Rutkowski, MPH, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs		N/A
Synthetic Drugs Overview, Part 2 - Beth A. Rutkowski, MPH, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs		N/A
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session with Drs. Maja Trochimczyk and Jonathan Whitfield; Diane Baker, Whitney Mullins, and Brenda Wiewel, LCSW		N/A

COMMUNITY PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE ALCOHOL - RELATED PROBLEMS AND TRAUMA

Community Prevention Interventions - Part 1, Bob Saltz, Ph.D., Prevention Research Center		N/A
Community Prevention Interventions - Part 2, Bob Saltz, Ph.D., Prevention Research Center		N/A
Panel Discussion and Question and Answer Session, Moderated by Michelle Gibson, SAPC Prevention and Youth Treatment Programs and Policy Director		N/A

DEVELOPMENT TREATMENT APPROACHES FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (TAY)

TAY in LA County: Demographics, Substance Use Prevalence & Services, John Sheehe, SPSW, LA County Department of Mental Health, part 1.		N/A
TAY in LA County: Demographics, Substance Use Prevalence & Services, John Sheehe, SPSW, LA County Department of Mental Health, part 2.		N/A
Seeking Safety: An Evidence-Based Treatment Model on Treatment of Trauma: Sermed Alkass, PsyD., LA County Department of Mental Health.		N/A
Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session, Moderated by Beth Rutkowski, MPH, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs.		N/A

SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT): What is SBIRT all about, and how has it been implemented in real-world settings?

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Part 1 - Sherry Larkins, Ph.D., UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Part 2 - Sherry Larkins, Ph.D., UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Panel Discussion and Q&A Session: San Diego's Experience with SBIRT Gina Bongiorno, MA., Robert Bryan, C.A.D.E. and Alison Solomon, L.C.S.W UC San Diego health System & Bridge to Recovery		N/A

IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES AND THE USE OF PERFORMANCE MEASURE IN COORDINATED CARE

Overview of Integrated Services and Chronic Care Conditions, Howard Padwa, Ph.D., UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP)		N/A
Cost Drivers in Integrated Services and Strategies for the Use of Measures, Desiree Crevecoeur - MacPhail, Ph.D., UCLA - ISAP		N/A
Panel Discussion and Question and Answer Session, Moderated by Wayne Sugita, Deputy Director, LAC Substance Abuse Prevention and Control		N/A

THE BURDEN OF ALCOHOL USE: PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS AND PREVENTION

Epidemiology and Prevention of Excessive Alcohol Use - Robert Brewer, M.D., MSPH		N/A
Panel of Local Practitioners: How to Best Apply recommendations - Wayne Sugita, MPA		N/A

HEALTH RISKS OF YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Sexual Risks and Drug use Behaviors Among Incarcerated Female Adolescents - Dr. Jane Steinberg and Kirsten Wilson		N/A
Three Strikes: The Intersection of Drug Abuse, Infection and Carceration, Dr. Mark Malek		N/A

INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDICAL SYSTEM:
FACILITATING COORDINATED CARE BY UNDERSTANDING THE
MEDICAL ISSUES OF CLIENTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Introduction to the Medical System and Models of Integrated Services/Common Medical Issues Associated with Substance Use Disorders - Tom Freese, Ph.D.
Common Medical Issues Associated with Substance Use Disorders (continued) - Tom Freese, Ph.D., and Panel Discussion: Real World Models of Integrated Services - Mahshid Reaves & Ken Bachrach, Ph.D.		N/A

ADVANCES IN NOVEL INTERVENTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

Mindfulness Based Interventions for Substance Use Disorders - Suzette Glasner-Edwards, Ph.D
Exercise as a Novel Approach to Methamphetamine Treatment - Joy Chudzynski, Psy.D.

REDUCING HOMELESSNESS IN THE AOD POPULATION: THE PLACE FOR PREVENTION IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE

Supportive Housing for People with Substance Use Disorders - Gabriele Hooks
Integrated Services Delivery for Homeless Individuals and Families - Mary Marx, LCSW and Libby Boyce, LCSW
Substance Use among Homeless and Runaway Youth: Prevention in the Continuum of Care - Coreena Hendrickson, LCSW

EVIDENCE-BASED ADDICTION TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN
AND THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

The Importance of Addressing Trauma, Violence, and Sexuality in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women - Alison Hamilton, Ph.D.
Question and Answer Session with Alison Hamilton		N/A
A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals - Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D.

NEW POLICY DIRECTIONS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND
LA COUNTY’S VISION FOR A COUNTY-WIDE COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF SERVICES, PART I

Substance Abuse Priorities Under the Obama Administration - Rick Rawson, PhD		N/A
The Role of Community Assessment Service Centers (CASC) in LA County -Linda Dyer		N/A
The Role of Community Assessment Service Centers (CASC) in LA County -Linda Dyer		N/A
CASC Directors’ Perspectives on Assessing and Referring Clients to Treatment in LA County - Celia Aragon, Navid Daee, and Linda Dyer		N/A

LESSONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PERFORMANCE-BASED PILOT PROJECT:
FROM A COLLECTION OF PROGRAMS TO A SYSTEM OF CARE

The Los Angeles County Performance-Based Pilot Project - Desiree Crevecoeur - MacPhail, PhD
From a Collection of Programs to a System of Care - Rick Rawson, PhD
Part III		N/A

FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Part I - Blair Paley, PhD		N/A
Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Part II - Blair Paley, PhD		N/A
Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Part III - Blair Paley, PhD		N/A

EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR PROBLEM GAMBLING AND NICOTINE DEPENDENCE

Effective Treatment for Problem Gambling: From Research to the Real World - Timothy Fong, MD
Nicotine Dependence and Treatment: Strategies for Recovery in Clients, Staff, and Organizations - Marty Jessup, RN, PhD, CNS
Integrating Tobacco Interventions in Substance Abuse Treatment - Jose Salazar, DrPH
Q & A		N/A

Other Lecture Collaborators:
USC: “Alcohol and Your Health” Seminar