The Growing Brain: A Multi-Media Presentation for Prevention Professionals
Webinar Overview
Are you a prevention professional looking to expand your knowledge about brain growth and the impact of substance misuse? If so, please join us for this informative webinar that will include an overview of brain anatomy, brain growth, and the chemistry of addiction. The webinar will include a number of fun and interactive components to make learning about this important topic engaging and useful. Dr. Roneet Lev will present information on the growing brain that will assist substance misuse prevention professionals in their work.
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the structures of the brain including basic anatomy, the brain cell, and neurotransmitters;
- Describe brain growth that includes pruning, myelination, and neuroplasticity; and
- Identify the stages of addiction, dopamine’s hijacking role, and what can stunt brain growth.
Dates and Times
States and American Samoa
July 30, 2020
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Pacific / Arizona
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Hawaii
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM American Samoa
Jurisdictions
July 31, 2020
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Republic of the Marshall Islands
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pohnpei and Kosrae
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM Republic of Palau
(Find event time in your time zone)
Audience
Community and state-level prevention practitioners, allied health partners and community members, and treatment professionals working to prevent substance misuse.
Presenter
Roneet Lev, MD, FACEP, was the first Chief Medical Officer of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). She brought refreshing frontline medical experience to national health policy. She is a nationally acclaimed medical expert and speaker who continues to treat patients in the emergency department. As a mother of four, she relates to families who struggle. Dr. Lev uses data to drive change and is frequently quoted in print and television media. Dr. Lev is dually board certified in emergency and addiction medicine, bringing over 25 years of experience treating the frontline cases of addiction. She came to the White House as chief of the emergency department at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego.
Continuing Education
Participants will receive a continuing education certificate of 1.0 hour for this live webinar event.
Registration
Register here: https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/pacific-southwest-pttc-webinar-the-growing-brain/
Cost is Free!
Questions?
Contact Matthew Minten ([email protected]) for any questions related to registration. For all other questions, please contact Janet Porter ([email protected]).