Challenges and Ethical Issues Facing Practitioners in Methamphetamine Treatment

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Methamphetamine use is a paramount issue throughout the United States. In Oregon, “Meth-addicted” parents have been the biggest drug problem in their child welfare system for the last 10-12 years, and ranks in the top ten of states’ methamphetamine addiction rates. Texas has also seen the irreparable damage elicited by this drug. By 2006, the Texas State Legislature enacted the Child Endangerment Initiative, making an effort at combating the effects. According to Mr. Jay Wurscher, renowned substance abuse expert, “the problem is here to stay and may get worse before it gets better.”

Mr. Jay Wurscher, Oregon’s Child Welfare Alcohol and Drug Service Coordinator, will present an overview of methamphetamine use and the impact it has on the individual, families, neighborhoods/communities, and systems, including child welfare, legal, educational, and health care. He will also focus on innovations in treatment and intervention, as well as the ethical challenges we face as practitioners.

Enrollment is limited. The early bird registration fee is $45. After March 28, 2008 the fee will increase to $55. There is a $15 registration fee for full-time undergraduate and graduate students, after March 28, 2008 the fee will increase to $25. You must be prepared to show proof of full-time registration status at registration check-in.

For more information about the conference email Michele Bland at mbland@mail.twu.edu.

For registrations questions, call TWU Office of Lifelong Learning at or 940-898-3408 or email lifelonginfo@twu.edu.

Some nearby drink specials on April 18th

• Mi Casita: 2 pm - 8 pm: $2.50 margaritas
• Frilly's Seafood Bayou Kitchen: 3 pm - 6 pm: $1 off all drinks
• The Loophole Courthouse Pub: 11 am - 2 am: $2.50 Dos XX, Corona, Tecate & Pacifico, $3.50 Cuervo margaritas, Try any tequila for $3.50
• Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair: 9 pm - 2 am: $3 Long Islands
• II Charlies Bar & Grill: 4 pm - 2 am: $3.50 Fancy Pants & Blasters, $3.50 import pints

Some nearby restaurants

• I Love Sushi (Denton)
• Mi Casita
• Hooligans
• Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant
• Denton County Independent Hamburger Company

Some nearby events on April 18th

• Joe Ely / Mary Cutrufello, Dan's Silver Leaf, 10 p.m.
• Opium Symphony / Redefine / Parallax View, Andy's Basement Bar & Grill, 10 p.m.
• Concernathon 2008 featuring Record Hop / Shiny Around the Edges / Bridges and Blinking Lights, Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio, 7 p.m.
• Bob Schneider / The Lifters, Hailey's, 10 p.m.
• Thoroughly Modern Millie, Campus Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Event posted Feb. 21, 2008
Last updated Feb. 21, 2008