With the increasing prevalence of ketamine use, clinicians are often unprepared to effectively recognize and address ketamine addiction.

Without proper training, you may miss crucial signs of ketamine abuse, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment plans for your clients.

Our course equips you with the latest research on ketamine addiction neurobiology, risk factors, and assessment strategies, empowering you to provide more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.

This 2.5-hour NBCC-approved CE course provides mental health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of ketamine addiction. Dive deep into the neurobiology of ketamine use disorders, learn to identify key risk factors and master evidence-based assessment techniques.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Identify key risk factors for ketamine use disorders

  • Implement evidence-based assessment strategies for ketamine addiction

  • Identify "red flags" and withdrawal symptoms in clinical practice

Continuing Education Approvals and Information

NBCC-Approved Provider | Oregon Board-Recognized CE

Psychedelic Affirming Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7579. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psychedelic Affirming Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.NBCC ACEP No. 7579 logo

This program is designed to meet continuing education requirements for the following boards:

  • Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon
  • Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OAR 833-080-0011)
  • Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (OAR 877-025-0011)
  • Oregon Board of Psychology (OAR 858-040-0015)
  • Washington Examining Board of Psychology (WAC 246-924-240)
  • Washington Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (WAC 246-809-620)

Please note: The responsibility for substantiating that a particular program meets the requirements rests solely with the licensee. 

Course curriculum

    1. KAP Substance Use FREE Intro Video

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Course Description and Learning Objectives

    3. Course Resources

    1. Lesson 1: The Neurobiology of Ketamine Addiction

    2. Lesson 1: Learning Assessment

    1. Lesson 2: Recognize the Risk Factors and Patterns of Ketamine Addiction

    2. Lesson 2: Learning Assessment

    1. Lesson 3: Assessing Ketamine Misuse Part 1

    2. Lesson 4: Assessing Ketamine Misuse Part 2

    3. Lessons 3 and 4 Learning Assessment

    1. Lesson 5: Red Flag Symptoms in Clinical Practice

    2. Lesson 5 Learning Assessment

    1. Program Evaluation

About this course

  • $100.00
  • 13 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Instructors

Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson

ND, LAc

Dr. Wilkinson works with patients on a wide variety of integrative mental health, gynecologic, and digestive health concerns, and has pursued focused clinical training in non-ordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Lindsay uses evidence informed practice in both traditional and modern diagnostic techniques and treatment methods. After completing a CNME approved residency at Kwan Yin Healing Arts Center in 2016, Dr. Wilkinson has continued to provide care with a dual focus on conventional and holistic mental health and women’s health. Dr. Wilkinson brings a comprehensive holistic approach to her patients with an emphasis in somatic techniques incorporating bodywork and acupuncture to invite patients into body awareness, alleviate pain, and optimize the relationships between psyche and soma. Dr. Wilkinson’s passion for body-centered techniques have driven her to integrate multiple bodywork modalities into her practice, including Classical 5 Element Acupuncture, Tami Kent’s Holistic Pelvic Care, the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang visceral abdominal massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Kundalini Mediumship Shamanic Healing.

Dr. Peter H. Addy

PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Peter H. Addy is an expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Addy has established himself as an authority on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. Dr. Addy's knowledge and expertise have led him to become a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having given talks internationally on a range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Dr. Addy is also an accomplished writer, having authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality.

FAQ

  • Is this course suitable for all mental health professionals?

    This course is designed for licensed mental health professionals, including counselors, psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists. It may also be beneficial for other healthcare providers working with individuals at risk for substance use disorders.

  • How is the course delivered?

    The course includes engaging video lectures, solo presentations, and interview-style discussions. You'll also have access to downloadable resources to support your learning.

  • How long do I have access to the course materials?

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