The Neurobiology of Addiction - May 15, 2025
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/15/2025 at 8:30 AM (EDT)
-
You must log in to register
- Learners - $70
A 6-Hour Training with Joseph Zannella, MA, LADC
8:30am-4:00pm
Lincoln Town Hall, 148 Main Street, Lincoln, NH 03251
Presentation: This training is designed to advance our understanding of the biological components of addiction. If we really want to understand and treat addiction effectively, we need to know its basic biological underpinnings. Knowing how the brain works, why some chemicals are so strongly addicting, and why it is so hard to stay sober are all critical to working with people seeking recovery. This training addresses both chemical addictions and behavior addictions such as gambling, using the internet and social media. It is appropriate for clinicians, preventions specialists and administrative staff. The most up to date research and information available will help us to not only understand addiction but inform our plans for recovery, and how we can educate and strengthen our clients. New chemicals of abuse will be discussed and the latest information on internet related addictions and compulsions will be reviewed.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the basics of our nervous systems and the processes underlying addiction;
- Describe how to better present this information to our clients;
- Discuss ways of adjusting a client’s recovery plan to maximize success; and
- List techniques on how to effectively treat the biological issues that develop from addictions effects on the central nervous system.
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7 & 11-17
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 2 & 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Joseph Zannella
Joseph Zannella has 36 years of experience working with mental health and addiction issues. He specializes in helping people with Anxiety issues, Recovery from Addictions, and Eating Disorders. He has been the Clinical Director of the ASIST program for Family Reentry for the last eight years, and was the Director of the Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut for five years specializing in treating clients with Eating Disorders. He is on the faculty of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 20 years teaching the Neurobiology of Addictions, Psybersick, Advanced Ethics and many other topics. With Clinical and Administrative skills and in his work as a professional educator he has unique qualifications to assist both clinicians and clients. He is also in private practice in Fairfield County, CT.