Responding to Addiction Training

Responding to Addiction was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum to increase knowledge about addiction, improve helping behaviors toward individuals with substance use disorders, correct misconceptions about addiction, and reduce stigma in communities. The program is a multidisciplinary, 3-hour training program that teaches participants about the science of addiction and equips them with the knowledge and tools to understand and address substance use disorders.

Who should get trained?

» Health Care Providers
» Clergy
» Law Enforcement
» First Responders
» Corrections
» Employers
» Educators
» Child Welfare
» Community-Based Service Provider
» Other Community Members

What will you learn?

» Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
» Evidence-Based Treatment Options
» Medications available to Treat Addiction
» Recovery Support and Relapse Prevention
» How to Start the Conversation with Someone in Need of Support
» Engagement Strategies

If you have ideas for a training you would like to see, or would like to request a training from Voices of Hope, please reach out to us at Training@voicesofhopelex.org.