Desert Star
Addiction Recovery Center
Established in 2009
Locally Owned and Operated
in Northwest Tucson
Awaken to Healing in the Desert
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UPCOMING TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
Email information@DesertStarARC.com for more information on any of the listed workshops.
Each Networking Breakfast provides 1.5 continuing education units.
Tucson Behavioral Health Professionals Networking Breakfast
Friday, October 25th, 2024
Schedule
Check In
8:15-8:45am
Networking
8:45-9:00am
Breakfast Served
8:30-10:00am
Presentation
9:00-10:30am
Networking
10:30-11:00am
Location
Westward Look Resort
245 E. Ina
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520)297-1151
www.WestwardLook.com
Registration
Register online
$32 per person
No walk-ins accepted
Breakfast buffet is included
Refunds will be processed up to the registration dead-line, minus the EventBrite fee. Email or call via info below to cancel.
Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center has been approved by the NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP no 6887. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Desert Star ARC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Please contact Nicole Velasco at NVelasco@DesertStarARC.com with questions.
ASAM Criteria: Treatment for Addictive, Substance-related, and
Co-occurring Conditions 4th Edition & ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine 6th Edition
In this presentation we will explore ASAM Criteria and review the 2024; 4th Edition updates along with Presenting on ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine.
- A discussion will follow on the best practices for screening, assessment, placement and treatment planning for individuals struggling with addictions, substance related issues and Co-occurring disorders.
- Presentation on principles of Addition Medicine and best practices when prescribing medications.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarity with and Working knowledge of ASAM criteria
- Outline ASAM criteria’s best practices for screening, assessment, placement, and treatment of these disorders
- Discussion on Principles and Practice of Addiction Medicine
- Clinical issues in Arizona; what are we seeing.
- Guidelines on placement and options for treatment. Pros and cons.
This presentation provides 1.5 continuing education hours.
Presenters
Richard Poppy M.A., LISAC:
Owner: Desert Star Addiction Recovery Center
Has been involved in substance abuse and mental health treatment in a variety of settings since 1993.
Professional involvements include advocating for mental health and addiction treatment at the local, state and national levels.
Larry Onate M.D., Psychiatrist
Owner: Etano Center
30 years’ experience working in the field of Mental Health and Addictions.
20 years’ experience working with physicians and residents/fellows including personal performance enhancement.
Breakfast Buffet Menu
- Local Cubed Fruit & Berries Fresh Cut Strawberry and Toasted Oats Parfait
- Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs – Cheddar Cheese and Chives
- Smoked Bacon and Pork Sausage
- Shallot & Thyme Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Breakfast Pastries – Fruit Filled and Cheese Danish, Croissants, Muffins, Streusel Coffee Cake
- Brick Oven Bagels – Cream Cheese, Scottish Smoked Salmon Spread, Chive Spread, Sweet Butter, Marmalade
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice & Watermelon Minted Fresca
- Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Assorted Hot Teas