Methamphetamine: Latest Knowledge, Latest Treatments

A teleconference with Richard A. Rawson, PhD Associate Director and Associate Adjunct Professor UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs UCLA Department of Psychiatry

Methamphetamine use is at epidemic levels in some parts of the U.S. and is increasing. This presentation will review the extent of the methamphetamine epidemic, and new research on how methamphetamine affects the brain. Clinical disorders associated with methamphetamine and available treatments will be highlighted.

In addition, the presentation will describe the impact of methamphetamine on communities and initiatives that have been undertaken to address this problem.

Sponsored by Project Harmony at the request of Nebraska Health and Human Services.