Webinar: The brain disease model of addiction and implications for practice

Description

We are very excited to announce our March webinar in the Connect & Learn series for 2019.

The brain disease model of addiction and implications for practice

This webinar aims to synthesise and translate new research that has examined a broad range of AOD treatment providers views (e.g., case workers, social workers, psychologists, doctors) about the brain disease model of addiction (BDMA) and its clinical impact.

Viewers of the webinar will be encouraged to reflect on how discussing the brain in practice may influence clients experience of care.

Objectives

1. Introduce the BDMA (including a brief history and its place in policy)

2. Present new research on Australian AOD treatment providers’ views about the BDMA (in comparison to their colleagues in the US and UK)

3. Discuss the potential effects of discussing the brain and what it might mean for clients’ experience of care

Presenter

Tony Barnett joined Turning Point in 2018 as a research officer. Working in the clinical research team, his work explores the views of consumers and clinicians about drug and alcohol treatment, care and recovery across a range of settings. Tony is also currently completing his PhD at Monash University. His thesis explores Australian drug and alcohol treatment providers’ views about the brain disease model of addiction and how neuroscientific models integrate with practice.

Who should register?

This webinar is suitable for workers in the AOD, mental health, allied health and welfare sectors.

Registration instructions

There is no cost to attend the Connect & Learn webinar series but registrations are essential.

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with a link to join the webinar at the stated date and time. You will also receive background information about how to join the webinar, test your system for compatibility and who to contact for support and assistance.

Please check your junk email or spam filter if you haven't received a registration confirmation within 24 hours of registering.

It is your responsibility to check that you have the details of how to access the webinar as Turning Point is unable to provide on-the-day support. However, should you require technical assistance, please contact Redback Support on 1800 733 416.