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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a conversational method to promote behavior change by focusing on a person’s ambivalence and intrinsic motivation. It has been extensively researched in diverse areas like substance use, diet, exercise, and medication adherence. One systematic review found that MI was significantly better than other approaches in three out of four studies, and […]

This workshop will highlight how to develop a virtual presence that leads to building empathy, trust, and mutual respect.

The Pacific Southwest ROTA-R will be hosting a 2-part webinar series showcasing the Healthy Living, Sustainable Recovery Fact Sheets. Please join us to learn more and ask questions about the resources!

The Pacific Southwest ROTA-R will be hosting a 2-part webinar series showcasing the Healthy Living, Sustainable Recovery Fact Sheets. Please join us to learn more and ask questions about the resources!

This presentation will examine the widespread availability and use of derived intoxicating cannabis products, including delta-8 THC, despite state and federal regulatory efforts.

The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes the importance of implementing an effective crisis response system as it benefits not only individuals, but families and communities as well. This dynamic 5-week Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) series is designed for professionals within healthcare and behavioral health care systems in rural areas.

Part 1 of this series will give an overview of the history of the opioid crisis in the US, discuss current drug trends, and give examples of strategies that communities have used to reduce fatal overdoses.

Part 2 will review the current literature on harm reduction, discuss factors that affect the suitability and effectiveness of different strategies, and show how to use motivational interviewing and the “SMART” acronym to help clients choose strategies to minimize potential risks.