Speaker: Lydia Bartholow, DNP, PMHNP  This workshop takes the participant on an overview of most things related to addiction and substance use disorders. We review how trauma makes us neurobiologically vulnerable to developing use disorders, as well as why a trauma informed approach is necessary within the world of addiction. We review the role of stigma in the treatment of addiction, and how it informs public health policy. The common substances of misuse are described (emphasis on opioids), and how finding and addressing the root causes of addiction in the neurobiology of trauma can offer a new approach to treatment.

Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2020 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)

Also available in video   (for purchase separately on Vimeo).

Continuing Education: 

Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 

• 1.5 general CME credits by California Naturopathic Doctor's Association (CNDA)
• 1.5 general CME credits or 1.5 Ethics by Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
• 1.5 general CME credits or 1.5 Opioid/Addiction Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)

More information: CME for NDs: Southwest Conference 2020