Monday, July 8th
1:00 PM EST – 4:15 PM EST
Overview:
Recent years have witnessed a renewed interest in previously illegal drugs for treating MH disorders. Psilocybin (the psychoactive element in “magic mushrooms”), Ketamine (“Special K”), Esketamine (Rx Spravato), and MDMA (“Ecstasy”) are investigated for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD; anecdotally, they can be helpful for SUDs as well. In micro-doses applied under strict regulations in licensed clinics by specially trained clinicians, research begins to show increasing promise.
In this presentation, Mike Bricker will help us examine the history of currently illicit psychoactive substances (including ayahuasca and Peyote), patterns of consumption, attempts to outlaw recreational use, and now clinical investigation. We will discuss the pros and cons of clinical use of these substances, concerns for cross-addiction with other substances, cognitive dissonance with existing abstinence models, and legal/regulatory challenges.
Objectives:
- Explain the history of religious, recreational and now clinical use of previously illicit psychoactive substances
- Summarize the developing research on their use for treatment
- Discuss the history of Alcoholics Anonymous and LSD
- List 3 ways in which these substances can be potentially helpful in treatment of MH and SUDs
Course materials are only available to enrolled students.
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Michael G. Bricker, CADC-II, NCAC-2, LPC
Mike Bricker MS, CADC-II, NCAC-2, LPC, is a consultant on “dual recovery” from substance use and mental disorders through the STEMSS Institute and specializes in blending Western research-based treatment with other Wisdom Traditions. Mike is also a Behavioral Health Clinician for LifeStance Behavioral Health in Eugene, Oregon, and specializes in providing trauma-responsive care for complex trauma, chronic pain, and Medication- Assisted Treatment. He has educated and trained Counselors in Alaska, Oregon & the Navajo Nation. Mike is a seasoned trainer who presents regularly at national conferences, an invited reviewer for SAMHSA grants. He has been a clinician, consultant and teacher for over 40 years.
National Approvals
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Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.

CE Broker
CE Broker is a continuing education tracking system in which licensees track their compliance and report their completed CE hours credit (CE Broker Tracking #50-33336)
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- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
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- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
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