OVERVIEW

Addiction: Conceptualization, Treatment, Clinical Updates and Provider Resources is organized by TZK Seminars and will be held on Aug 28, 2026.

Description:
“Dr. Ray presented a great deal of information in a very organized manner and was gracious in answering questions. I look forward to attending more seminars with her! I learned more about the prescriptions used to treat addictions, such as naltrexone.”-Linnea T., Colorado.

In this program I will review the conceptualization of addiction, including the biological bases for how alcohol and drugs alter the brain. I will then discuss evidence-based treatments for addiction, including pharmacological and psychosocial treatment options. I will review their evidence-based as well as provide practice advice on their implementation. Then, I will discuss the latest developments in substance use disorders, including vaping, cannabis use legalization, and the opioid epidemic. I will conclude by reviewing a host of free resources for evidence-based practices in addiction, primarily those offered by the National Institutes of Health. I will conduct this seminar by combining lecturing, question & answer periods, videos, and polling tools to engage the audience.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1) Describe the conceptualization of addiction from a scientific viewpoint.
2) Explain a host of evidence-based treatments for addiction.
3) Identify recent developments in substance use disorders, including vaping of tobacco products, marijuana use in the context of legalization, and the opioid epidemic.
4) Select a host of evidence-based resources for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders.
5) Utilize a host of evidence-based resources for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders.