Applying Neuroscience Concepts, Technologies, and Methods to Substance Use Prevention

This is the second symposium in the summer series on Translational Neuroscience Perspectives on Substance Use Prevention.

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Course Description

This symposium will present research showing that biological and neuroscience technologies and findings incorporated into intervention protocols can improve effectiveness and benefit a greater number of prevention and treatment recipients. Speakers will discuss their work and those of others that are aligned with a translational basic science approach to developing interventions that more effectively disrupt pathways to substance use disorders (SUDs). Presentations will span the translational spectrum, from preclinical and basic research, to program development and efficacy trials, to implementation in real-world settings. As such, beginning with a discussion of relevant neuroscience findings, applications of mechanistic information will be reviewed that have been amassed as a blueprint to develop adaptive intervention strategies that more specifically target underlying generators of the phenomenon we seek to prevent. From there, the discussion will turn to methodological advances that enable optimization of programs and clinical trials to compare personalized intervention models to one-size-fits-all” approaches. And finally, speakers will address translation of this growing science to clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers.

The target audience for this symposium are psychologists who work with patients who struggle with problems from substance use or those who have an increased risk for SUD and individuals interested in substance use prevention.

Keynote Speakers Include:

Intermediate Course

Intermediate level programming builds upon the learners’ foundational knowledge in a content area. Programming at the intermediate level includes more depth than that which is associated with a beginning level program. The program of instruction can build on the learners’ familiarity with the literature and/or experience. Programming can help the learner understand applications and limitations of theories and applied skill sets. Intermediate level programming may also focus on an integration of skills. This programming could also serve as a refresher course for individuals who have background in a content area and are interested in learning more contemporary applications.

Continuing Education Requirements

Eligible for 3 APA Continuing Education Credits

1. Course Introduction Survey
2. Applying Neuroscience Concepts, Technologies, and Methods to Substance Use Prevention
3. Quiz
1. Symposium Evaluation

Course Highlights

3 CE Credits
$94.50 to $105.00

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to:

To identify advances in neuroscience that directly address outstanding questions in the prevention and intervention sciences.
To describe how evidence-based interventions have potential to improve neurodevelopmental trajectories of children and adolescents and, in turn, lead to more positive and adaptive outcomes.
To describe how neuroscience-informed interventions can be targeted to benefit specific subtypes of recipients more so than programs we currently offer.
To explain how public health policies can be informed by this knowledge to improve on their ability to effectuate positive change.
To explain the implications of this work for the design of a larger social fabric that protects children and adolescents from adverse social conditions that otherwise lead to negative outcomes.

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Select the pricing option that fits you best. *Note: This purchase is for APA continuing education credit ONLY. The symposium is free to attend but registration is required.