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Maudsley addictions symposium 2024

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Date
20 September
Locations
Online
Length and time
09:00-17:00
Cost
£0.00
Course information
Date
20 September
Locations
Online
Length and time
09:00-17:00
Cost
£0.00
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About the symposium

One day symposium tailored for professionals across various disciplines who engage with clients facing addiction challenges. Esteemed experts from South London and Maudsley, along with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, will deliver cutting-edge insights into addiction treatment. Topics will span from innovative harm reduction strategies to non-pharmacological interventions. The symposium will also delve into contentious areas within the field, offering dedicated time for interactive Q&A sessions with our distinguished panel of experts.

Topics to be discussed
  • Controversial topics in addictions and drug policy
  • Update in opiate addiction and treatment
  • Prescription drug addiction
  • Take-home naloxone
  • Updates in alcohol addiction and treatment
  • Cannabis in people with psychotic disorders
  • Dual diagnosis updates
  • Vaping: harm reduction or public health hazard
  • Psychosocial approaches to recovery

Course schedule

20/09/2024
Target audience
MH nurses (incl trainees, Social workers, Psychiatrists (incl trainees) General hospital doctors, Allied health professionals, Psychologists (incl trainees), GP's
Locations
Upcoming date
Length and time
Online
20/09/2024 09:00-17:00
8 hours
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Speakers

Dr Emily Finch
Facilitator, Clinical Director & Addictions operational directorate
Dr Finch is the Addictions Clinical Academic Group (CAG) Clinical Director with responsibility for Addiction services across Lambeth, Bexley, Greenwich and Wandsworth. She is currently ...
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Dr Nicky Kalk
Facilitator, Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist & Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Dr Kalk has ten years’ experience in addictions research and continues to be research active in various areas relating to substance and behavioural addiction, and associated psychiatric c...
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