Training Overview:
Biology, psychology, and sociology play a critical role in a person’s relationship with substances and helps to explain or understand substance use. Different substances affect different people in different ways for many different reasons. This training will cover the types, classifications, and major categories of substances. Also, we will explore how different substances have the potential to interact with different mental health disorders in both beneficial and/or detrimental.
Training Objectives:
- Classify the three major types of substances.
- Identify the primary neurotransmitters that play a role in all substance use.
- Identify at least two stimulants/uppers.
- Identify at least two depressants/downers.
Facilitator: Maurice Byrd, LMFT (He/Him/His)
Organized By: The Harm Reduction Training Institute
