Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine, & your Health- a look at the sources, types, and short term and long term effects of commonly used substances which many people do not even think of as drugs, and their potential impact on our health. For a general audience.

Basic Chemical Dependency 1 A two hour lecture on basic principles of chemical dependancy- differentiating abuse and dependance on substances, commonly used substances, tolerance and withdrawal, causes of chemical dependency, and short term and long term effects of chemical dependancy. For group home staff, college students, faculty and staff.

Basic Chemical Dependency II A two hour lecture on chemical dependency including current trends in substance use, physical and behavioral signs of intoxication or recent drug use in a person, and treatment options for chemical dependency. For group home staff, college students, faculty and staff.

Burnout Prevention A one hour lecture on self care and burn-out prevention. Topics include vicarious traumatization, PTSD, warning signs of burnout, warning signs of alcohol dependance, and concrete, practical ways to care for yourself and keep perspective. For group home staff, attorneys, judges, substance abuse counselors, victim's advocates, EMS, and law enforcement.

Crime Prevention & Safety A one hour lecture on decreasing risks of becoming a victim of robbery, assault, rape, or burglary. Emphasis is placed on Awareness and Avoidance of high risk situations, and also includes basic criminal psychology, and fundamentals of home and auto security, and cyber-safety. For a general audience. A more advanced version is available in a three hour format for persons who have regular contact with criminal offenders, but are not sworn and certified law enforcement officers, such as attorneys, judges, substance abuse counselors, and victim's advocates.

Drug Recognition A one hour lecture on current trends in substance use, including physical and behavioral signs of intoxication or recent drug use in a person, appearance of commonly abused drugs, recognizing drug paraphernalia. , everyday objects associated with drug use, methods to defeat drug testing, and an update on substances and use trends. A refresher for Corrections, EMS, and law enforcement. A more advanced version is available in a four hour format for an initial training.

Inhalants A one hour lecture on the use of common household products which can be inhaled or huffed to get intoxicated. Topics will include recognition of common inhalants, appearance of a person under the influence of inhalants, risks of using inhalants, and procedures to test for inhalant use in a person. For college faculty and staff, Corrections, EMS, and law enforcement.

Mental Illnesses: An overview. A two hour lecture on the symptoms, causes, course, and treatments of commonly encountered mental disorders, including Schizophrenia, Bi-polar Disorder, Depression, and PTSD. For attorneys, judges, victim's advocates, Corrections, EMS, and law enforcement.

Sleep Hygiene: How To Get A Good Nights Sleep Without Sleeping Pills. A one hour lecture to address sleep hygiene; simple methods to help you get good quality sleep without resorting to sleeping pills. It will also include a discussion of the nature of sleep, why we need to sleep, consequences of being sleep deprived, and various types of sleep disorders. For a general audience.

Smoking Cessation A look at the current medications and techniques to assist with quitting smoking. Topics will include the dangers of smoking, behavioral techniques to overcome nicotine cravings, and medication to manage cravings. For a general audience.