This webinar explores the complex challenges of opiate addiction and the factors that influence long-term recovery. It examines the physical, psychological, and social barriers that can make sobriety difficult to maintain while discussing evidence-based approaches that improve treatment outcomes. Topics include stigma, relapse prevention, trauma, dopamine, impulse control, trust, and the importance of individualized care. Designed for both professionals and the public, the session offers practical strategies for supporting lasting recovery from opioid use disorder.
This webinar explores the relationship between trauma, addiction, and recovery in women through a trauma-informed and gender-responsive lens. Drawing on research and clinical experience, it examines how trauma influences substance use, why women often face unique barriers to treatment, and the importance of addressing both trauma and addiction together. The presentation also introduces principles of trauma-informed care and gender-responsive treatment, emphasizing approaches that promote safety, empowerment, healing, and long-term recovery.
TOPICS: Prevention & Treatment, PTSD, Recovery, Trauma, Trauma-Informed, Women
Dr. Luke Clark examines gambling disorder through the lens of psychology and neuroscience, explaining how modern research has reshaped the understanding of this behavioural addiction. The presentation explores the cognitive, biological, and environmental factors that contribute to gambling-related harm, drawing on evidence from brain imaging, behavioural studies, and clinical research. Along the way, Dr. Clark discusses how gambling affects decision-making, reward processing, and brain function while highlighting the implications these findings have for treatment, prevention, and public policy.
