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The Nature and Treatment of Addiction

 

Subject of the course/educational activity Understanding the various addictions and what effective treatment consists of

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerki, MD Founder and Medical Director Emeritus Gateway Rehabilitation Center Dr. Twerski, an ordained rabbi, held a pulpit until 1959 when he graduated from Marquette University Medical School and went on to complete his psychiatric residency at the University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute. For 20 years, he served as clinical director of the Department of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, and was an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine. He has been awarded honorary degrees from St. Vincent's College, Duquesne University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania based on his scientific contributions and community efforts.

This course will examine the theories of addiction, etiology, and the phenomenon of tolerance and withdrawal.

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The Nature and Treatment of Addiction

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$29.99 Rabbi AJ Twerski, MD

 

Subject of the course/educational activity Understanding the various addictions and what effective treatment consists of

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerki, MD Founder and Medical Director Emeritus Gateway Rehabilitation Center Dr. Twerski, an ordained rabbi, held a pulpit until 1959 when he graduated from Marquette University Medical School and went on to complete his psychiatric residency at the University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute. For 20 years, he served as clinical director of the Department of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh, and was an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine. He has been awarded honorary degrees from St. Vincent's College, Duquesne University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania based on his scientific contributions and community efforts.

This course will examine the theories of addiction, etiology, and the phenomenon of tolerance and withdrawal.

About the Presenter

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understanding a definition of addiction and its natural course
  2. Understanding the cause (s) of addiction
  3. Understanding the most effective treatment

Agenda:
This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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