The 3M's of Addiction: Myth, Misbelief, and Misinformation

The Law Office of LaTonia Denise Wright, LLC is pleased to present a series of webinars September-December 2010 focusing on substance use, abuse, and recovery in nursing.

Join us for this webinar presented by Jack Stem with Peer Advocacy for Impaired Nurses. See http://www.peeradvocacyforimpairednurses.com/.

I am moderating the webinars. The cost of the 60 minute webinar is $20.00.

For additional information and to pay online see http://nursing-jurisprudence.com/substanceusewebinars.html.

The 3 M's of Addiction: Myth, Misbelief, and Misinformation

Join us for a Webinar on September 27 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/925851713 Why does all logic seem to disappear as soon as we hear the word "addict"? It seems we stop thinking with out cerebral cortex and begin reacting with our limbic systems. What is behind this almost automatic, visceral response to those we care for afflicted with this chronic, progressive, deadly disease? It's based on the 3 Ms of Addiction: Myth, Misbelief, and Misinformation. This webinar will look at the most common stereotypes and the science that can help as all become "Mythbusters"!  Common myths to be discussed include: ~ Drug addiction is a voluntary behavior ~ Addiction is a lack of willpower and/or character flaw ~ Forced treatment doesn't work ~ Treatment is a "one shot deal" ~ Treatment doesn't work ~ Addicts have to hit "rock bottom" before treatment will help ~ If someone is totally motivated, treatment only takes a few weeks ~Relapse is a sign of weakness and that further treatment is   worthless The presenter is Jack Stem. Jack whose professional and personal life came crashing down when his addiction surfaced after years of treating a chronic pain condition, is a former health care professional. With a career which began as an orderly in a busy emergency room 38 years ago, he went on to become a Registered Nurse in that same ER, and later became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Today, clean and sober over 15 years, he acts as a peer advisor for Ohio's nurse anesthetists and consults with attorneys practicing in nursing license defense. Mr. Stem is the Founder and CEO of Peer Advocacy for Impaired Nurses, LLC, which provides assistance to nurses with substance use disorders. The one-on-one personal recovery assistance which he delivers to professionals who want to take their recovery to the next level is held in high regard by his clients and colleagues. The webinar is moderated by LaTonia Denise Wright, RN, BSN, JD. The cost of the 60 minute webinar is $20.00. See http://nursing-jurisprudence.com/substanceusewebinars.html. Title:   The 3 M's of Addiction: Myth, Misbelief, and Misinformation Date: Monday, September 27, 2010 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer