County of Los Angeles, Alcohol and Drug Program Administration

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Substance Abuse Prevention and Control

With

UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the
Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center

Presents a Special Lecture on

Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Strategies for Women and the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community

Friday, May 14, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Lecture Hall-Building A-7, 1000 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803

Featured Presentations:

The Importance of Addressing Trauma, Violence, and Sexuality in Substance Abuse Treatment for Women: Alison Hamilton, Ph.D., UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

Dr. Hamilton will first review treatment strategies that have been developed specifically for women. She will highlight the ways in which these strategies address issues relating to sexuality, trauma, and violence. Then, she will discuss findings from her in-depth study of women methamphetamine (meth) users in Los Angeles County residential treatment facilities. Almost half of the participants described their histories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), by a variety of perpetrators. All of these women described engaging in multiple sexual risk behaviors which they attributed to their meth use and their CSA histories. They all reported being victims of adult violence, and 77% also reported perpetrating violence as adults. Three women described suicidal thoughts or attempts related to their CSA experiences, and many others described mental health issues related to childhood trauma. Dr. Hamilton will discuss the implications of these findings in light of evidence-based treatments that are currently available, and she will suggest that treatment approaches need to more deeply consider the impact of sexuality, violence, and trauma on women’s recovery efforts.

A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals: Thomas E. Freese, Ph.D., UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

Dr. Freese will present a detailed overview of a training curriculum developed by the Prairielands ATTC and based on A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The curriculum was created to “translate” A Provider’s Introduction into a training experience with visual aids and opportunities for discussion and practice. The curriculum is intended to provide both practitioners and administrators involved in substance abuse treatment with: (1) increased familiarity with the issues and barriers faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in need of substance use disorder-related services; (2) knowledge about the interaction between LGBT issues and substance use and abuse; and (3) enhanced ability to offer sensitive, affirmative, culturally relevant, and effective treatment to LGBT clients in substance use disorders treatment.

The lecture will also feature two panel discussions with LA County-based providers and clients. Time will be made available for questions and group discussions with audience members and panelists.

** UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs is an approved provider of continuing education credit for select licensed and certified attendees. Three (3) continuing education credits/contact hours are available at no charge to MFTs and LCSWs (CA Board of Behavioral Sciences, PCE 2001), C.A.D.C.s (CAADAC, 2N-00-445-1111), C.A.S.s (BCAS/CAARR, 5033), and C.A.T.C.s (CAADE, CP 20 809 C 0710).

PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING AT THE SAPC ALHAMBRA CAMPUS COSTS $3.00 PER VEHICLE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CARPOOL.

THIS LECTURE IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT GRANT HOVIK AT 310-267-5408.

You will receive CONFIRMATION of your registration or notification that there is no more space available. If you do not receive either of these at least two weeks prior to May 14th, please contact Grant directly at 310-267-5408.

Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Strategies for Women and the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community

Friday, May 14, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Funding for this lecture was made possible in part by cooperative agreement 5UD1TI013594-08 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.