substance use disorder treatment

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based practice based on cognitive behavioral practices. This webinar will provide an introduction for RSAT staff to DBT and its use with clients with substance use disorder in correctional settings. Licensed Mental Health Counselor Roberta Churchill will provide a brief history and use of DBT. Clinical staff from Franklin County Jail in Massachusetts and Sanpete County Jail in Utah will present on their experience implementing DBT in correctional settings and in RSAT programs.

This webinar will explore the overlaps in substance use disorder and suicide in correctional settings. It will look at recent trends in suicide deaths in both jails and prisons and how they may be tied to substance use disorder. Dr. Andrew Klein will present case studies of suicide prevention efforts in both jails and prisons through substance use disorder treatment. The impacts of access to medication for opioid use disorder and withdrawal protocols will also be considered. Dr. Bruce W.

Elizabeth Pyke was in attendance at the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) 2023 Annual Conference. The panel discussion centered on the advancement of substance use disorder treatment for justice-involved individuals. In the company of two other national stakeholder membership associations, Elizabeth discussed how our organizations and member agencies can collaborate to improve this delivery to this marginalized population. The forum provided an excellent opportunity for professionals in the field to share ideas and best practices.

Drug court practitioners and harm reductionists have a shared interest in improving public health and community safety. These two fields are also likely to co-exist and confront similar challenges for years to come. As such, this presentation represents a new and necessary conversation— one that will help to bridge the gap between the two contrasting paradigms. The training will provide an overview of what harm reduction is— its origins, evolution, and guiding principles— and highlight the benefits and challenges of integrating harm reduction in the drug court space.

Diversity continues to serve as both a challenge and opportunity for society to reach its fullest potential. American communities continue to face issues that have an impact on individual and collective growth – including issues specific to diversity, justice-involved groups, and RSAT service providers. Corrections personnel consistently play a role in the application of justice and treatment.

Diversity continues to serve as both a challenge and opportunity for society to reach its fullest potential. American communities continue to face issues that have an impact on individual and collective growth – including issues specific to diversity, justice-involved groups, and RSAT service providers. Corrections personnel consistently play a role in the application of justice and treatment.