This training is being offered by:

The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals with support from the Opioid Treatment Health Home Initiative

This training will provide the participants with a definition of Addiction as defined by the DSM-5. The training will provide the various reasons why people may be vulnerable to a substance use disorder as well as an understanding of changes in the brain.    

Trainer: Sharon Morello, RN, BSN

CEU Information:

Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by The RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate).

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 3.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC & RC affiliate)

Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers for 3.0 continuing education credits.

Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training is pending approval by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 3.0 continuing education credits.