Advanced Chemical Dependency Seminar - Opioids & Marijuana

To register, send your name, phone number, and email address to [email protected], private message us, or call us at (814) 799-0325 by Monday, April 30th Suggested Donation at the door: $25 A Certificate of Completion will be given to those completing the course. The seminar will equal 4 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit. Course Description: Addiction is the NUMBER ONE public health problem in the United States. There is an increasing number of people who are experimenting with, using and abusing all types of drugs, both legal and illegal. According to recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of deaths due to drug overdose has increased more rapidly in Pennsylvania than any other state in the nation, up 43.4% from the previous year. Due to the crisis, President Trump has declared the Opioid epidemic a national public health emergency. This course, the second of a series of four, taught by Dr. David Ervine, is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the effects of opioids and marijuana on our society and on the individual. Instructor: Dr. David Ervine - Qualifications and Experiences • Adjunct Assistant Professor at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA, 2007 – present • Lecturer and Teacher about Drug and Alcohol, and PTSD issues to medical students at Saint Francis University • Working as an Inpatient counselor at Pyramid Health Care, counseling those who are struggling with D&A, PTSD, and Mental Health issues, 2013 – present • Working with those who are struggling with PTSD and other issues as a private counselor, 1990 – present • Worked with the Salvation Army as a D&A counselor, 2008 - 2013 • Worked with the military in Germany during Desert Storm at the Nuremberg Military Hospital as Chaplain and counselor to our wounded soldiers, 1990 - 1995 • Dr. Ervine has worked with soldiers in the military over the years helping them deal with their drug and alcohol and PTSD issues. Considering the crisis that is affecting Pennsylvania and our nation, it is the Central Pennsylvania Chaplain Corps desire to help educate the public about the effects of chemical dependency and addictions on our families, friends, and neighbors and to help eliminate the stigma that goes along with addiction. As a part of our public education initiative we are offering this and the following additional seminars: April 6th, 6 pm to 9 pm and April 7th, 9 am to 1 pm - Chemical Dependency / Addictions Seminar - an introduction to the effects drugs are having on society and on the individual. The course is designed to help you gain an understanding as to what addiction is, the different drugs used, how to work with those who have physical and psychological addictions, and available treatments for the addict. $25 suggested donation, 7 hours CEU credit June 2nd – 9 am to 1 pm - Advanced Chemical Dependency / Addictions – Emphasis on Alcohol and Cocaine - Calvary Baptist Church, 810 Ruskin Drive, Altoona - $25 suggested donation, 4 hours CEU credit Sept 8th – 9 am to 1 pm - Counseling those with Chemical Dependency and Addictions –Calvary Baptist Church, 810 Ruskin Drive, Altoona, $25 suggested donation, 4 hours CEU credit Other 2018 cPAcc Sponsored Seminars: April 21st - Ending Life - When Is It Right (Exploring the ethics of ending life support, the grief and loss experienced, and the healing that can come when making life ending decisions) with Author/Chaplain Nancy Magargle - 9 am to 1 pm at Hope Community Church, 1520 11th St, Altoona - $25 suggested donation, 4 hours CEU credit October 18th, 19th, 20th – 8 am to 6 pm daily - Certified Basic Chaplain Training Seminar with Dr. Tracy Elder – at Hope Community Church, 1520 11th St, Altoona. Pre-register at http://www.iaocc.org/training-registration.html Pre-registration without payment is open until September 5th. Once the class is confirmed (minimum of 15) payment of $325 will be due by September 12th. 30 hours CEU credit. Coming Later This Year and Next: Environmental and Cultural Effects on Children with Dr. Dave and Karen Ervine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Dr. Dave Ervine A Call to Forgive – Exploring the biblical foundation of Christ mandated forgiveness - with Dr. Dave Ervine