This skills training event featuring Dr. Cardwell Nuckols will give the clinician an understanding of the neuroscience and neuropsychology of addiction and recovery. From this profound understanding, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological techniques will be described that can assist the client in early recovery. This assistance is in the areas of cognitive enhancement, increased motivation and management of craving. This is an exciting advanced clinical skills workshop based on recent neurobiological scientific advances.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have an under-standing of genetic changes that take place in both addiction and recovery; an understanding of the relationship between Dopamine D2 receptors and alcohol/drug consumption; and be able to discuss the importance of the therapeutic relationship in regard to client improvement in treatment and be able to look at routine counseling practices in a new and exciting way.

PowerPoint slides are included as a separate document.