This presentation will explore how to balance person-centered treatment with effective addiction interventions, offering a comprehensive approach to recovery. Topics will include:
• Understanding the Addiction Mindset
• Exploring how addiction impacts behavior, thought patterns, and motivation
• Best Practices for Individuals in Recovery
• Strategies to support sustainable recovery through individualized treatment plans
• Recognizing Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
• Identifying the physiological and psychological signs of withdrawal to provide timely interventions
• Criteria for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Defining eligibility and treatment goals for individuals using MAT
• Medications and Their Applications, Overview of the medications available (e.g., Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone) and which medications address specific symptoms
• Creating a Person-Centered Healing System, Integrating medical care and counseling to build a customized treatment plan that promotes healing
• Counseling Techniques, Utilizing evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address trauma and improve mental health outcomes
• Understanding Trauma in Addiction, Recognizing the role trauma plays in addiction and using trauma-informed care approaches
• Building a Collaborative Support System, Emphasizing the importance of teamwork among medical, counseling, and peer support professionals to ensure patient-centered care