Programs
The Science of Drug Abuse in Schools and Colleges
Date: October 20, 2009
Location: UGA Campus - GA Center for Continuing Education, Athens, Georgia
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Merrill Norton, Pharm.D.,D.Ph., NCAC II,CCS
What's Up: The Neurobiology of Learning and Adolescent Substance Abuse
Richard A. Rawson, Ph.D. Associate Director of the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs
Methamphetamine Dependence: Clinical Issues and Treatment Approaches
Robert Evans, BA Field Intelligence Manager, Drug Enforcement Agency, Atlanta Field Division
Lucinda L. Miner, Ph.D. Office of Science Policy and Communications, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
Michelle D. Walker, Ph.D. Pharmacologist, United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
Prescription Drug Abuse in Adolescents and College Students
Most students avoid the unsafe use of alcohol and other drugs. At the same time they are still likely to suffer the effects of the high-risk behaviors of their peers. Students who engage in drinking and other drug use are not just harming themselves, but also those around them. Studies show that about 43% of all students report drinking in a high-risk manner at some point in the college career. Twenty percent of students report drinking in a high-risk manner often.
Surveys at schools, colleges and universities across the country indicate the percentage of students who used various other drugs within the past year: marijuana (32.3 percent); amphetamines (6.5 percent); hallucinogens (7.5 percent); cocaine (3.7 percent); and designer drugs such as Ecstasy (3.6 percent). Such illicit drugs have been factors in many tragedies, including date rape crimes, hospitalizations for overdoses, and deaths.
Description
This one day conference, co-sponsored by the U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration and the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, will examine the neuroscience of the young brain and the impact of alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and opiates has on the student’s ability to learn. By knowing about the alcohol and other drug prevention efforts on school and college campuses, students can increase the chance that they will avoid alcohol- and other drug-related problems and have their dreams and expectations for their educational experiences met.
Target Audience
This program is intended for Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians,other healthcare providers, educators, law enforcement officials, social workers and parents.
This program has been approved for 7 hours training credit by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.
Schedule
7:30 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 – 9:00 Welcome - and Introductions
9:00 – 10:15 What's Up: The Neurobiology of Learning and Adolescent Substance Abuse – Merrill Norton
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 12:00 Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence: Clinical Issues and Treatment Approaches – Richard Rawson
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch (provided) – Athlete presentation
1:15 – 2:45 The Science of Addiction – Lucinda Miner
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 4:15 Prescription Medication Abuse – Michelle Walker
4:15 – 4:30 Wrap-up and Adjourn
Requirements
This conference will be held on the University of Georgia campus at the GA Center for Continuing Education.
Conference registration and other information: Conference Registration
Lodging and Transportation
A block of rooms has been reserved for participants at the GA Center. For reservations, please call the GA Center at 1-888-295-8894 and mention the DEA Workshop.
Courses Offered
| Course | Contact Hours/CEUs |
|---|---|
| The Science of Drug Abuse in Schools and Colleges(details) | 6.0/0.6 |