Academic Programs

Directory of Addiction Study Programs (DASP) of the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers Network is a comprehensive list of institutions offering a certificate, associate, bachelor, master and/or doctoral program in substance use disorders. Also included in this directory are institutions offering a concentration, specialty or minor in the addiction field. DASP offers several search and sorting options. In each category you may choose to view the information, print the information, and/or print mailing labels. The DASP database will be converted into the new ATTC Network Web format in the near future. For more information visit:  http://nattc.org/dasp/main.asp

AddictionEd.org is an international reference catalogue of distance education opportunities in fields relating to addiction. This site was developed by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network and is maintained by the ATTC National Office. For more information visit: http://www.attcnetwork.org/addictionEd/index.asp

Educational Products

The Caribbean Basin and Hispanic Addiction Technology Transfer Center has a wide selection of products and resources pertaining to the Susbtance Abuse field especially dealing with Hispanic/Latinos. Visit http://www.attcnetwork.org/regcenters/productresources.asp?rcid=1 where you can find products related to gangs, adolescents, family, cultural elements, TIP's and TAP's in Spanish, and much more.

In the other hand the ATTC Network will offer you a variety of other resources where you can find curricula, videos, presenter materials, and monographs you need and so much more in the addiction field!

The fields of addiction science and technology transfer are vast. The scientists and researchers in our communities are learning more about the affects of addiction and substance use disorders. They're finding ways to treat the disease, and ways to affect behaviors. The ATTC Network strives to identify these resources, and make them available through training and information sharing. One key way we disseminate information is by developing products such as curricula, videos, and pamphlets. For more information visit: http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/respubs/index.asp

Also, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) has printed copies of publications and materials are available from SAMHSA's NCADI related specifically for Hispanic/Latinos. Some of these publications may also be available online. For more information visit: http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/results.aspx?h=drugs&topic=27

Substance Abuse Resource Guide: Hispanic/Latino Americans

Studies have shown that many Hispanic/Latino youth can be considered at high risk for substance abuse problems. The rapidly increasing number of Hispanic/Latino youth in this Nation, and the multiple antecedent risk factors suggest that substance abuse prevention must be a leading priority in our Hispanic/Latino communities. In this publication, the term "Hispanic/Latino Americans" comprises populations from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Central and South America, and Spain who reside in the United States. This term is used to represent the diversity of these problems.

Information is a primary tool in understanding the nature of substance abuse problems and effective prevention. This Resource Guide provides information and referrals to help prevention specialists, educators, and community leaders better meet the needs of the Hispanic/Latino community.

Elaine M. Johnson, Ph.D.

For more information about this product visit: http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/MS441/

Adaptation Guidelines for Serving Latino Children and Families Affected by Trauma

In an effort to improve services for Latino/Hispanic children and families who have experienced trauma, the Chadwick Center for Children and Families in San Diego, California, as part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), has coordinated a groundbreaking national effort to create Adaptation Guidelines for Serving Latino Children and Families Affected by Trauma. Experts in the fields of child trauma research, clinical practice, policy and cultural diversity worked together to create these guidelines that addresses a number of key priority areas to fit the needs of traumatized Latino children and families.  The priority areas range from micro issues (Assessment and Provision of Therapy) to macro issues (Organizational Competence and Policy).  The final document is designed to be viewed either in its entirety or by individual priority area.  Portions of these guidelines are geared for advocates and therapists, while other priority areas are designed for program administrators and policy makers.

The document is available for download in its entirety or by individual priority area at http://www.chadwickcenter.org/WALS.htm

Depression Video

This four-minute video discusses the signs, symptoms and research on depression.

For more information visit: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml

Depression-Easy to Read (revised in Spanish)

Now available online in Spanish, this easy-to-read booklet explains what depression is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.

For more information visit: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/depresion-facil-de-leer/index.shtml

Working with Latinos/as in Addiction Treatment

Brown University Distance Learning Program and The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), are offering a credited, on-line course on working with Latinos/as in addiction treatment.

The Latino population in the United States is very diverse and continues to be disproportionately impacted by addiction. Studies show that Latino men and Latina women seeking addiction treatment confront many barriers to accessing culturally and linguistically competent care. Moreover, many of those that access care may leave treatment early because their needs are not adequately addressed. This four-week course will explore key cultural characteristics of the Latino community. Also, the course will explore how culture plays a role in how Latinos/as view addiction and treatment, and will provide practical strategies to engage and retain Latino/a clients in the addiction treatment process. The course is intended for those currently working with addicted Latinos/as, or anyone that is interested in gaining more knowledge and improving their skills.

The course instructor Dr. Hernández is originally from Puerto Rico and has lived in the United States since 1968. He is bilingual and has worked for over 20 years in the human service field developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally and linguistically competent youth and adult health prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare programs. Dr. Hernández has many years of experience in delivering addiction counseling and clinical supervision to professional in the field. Furthermore, he is a professional trainer and facilitator and provides individualized technical assistance and support to organizations that provide addiction and recovery services to the Latino population. Haner is a person in long-term recovery from addiction, and for the past 20 years has been committed to eliminating health disparities by working at the national, state, and local levels.

Dr. Hernández has served a consultant to several federally-funded initiatives in the areas of behavioral workforce development, HIV/AIDS, addiction prevention and treatment, PTSD and veterans, and pediatric asthma. Dr. Hernández serves as faculty at the New England School of Addiction Studies since 1998, has taught a number of undergraduate and graduate courses, and has presented at several national and state conferences. Dr. Hernández serves on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Board for Voluntary Certification of Drug and Alcohol Counselors and was appointed to the Springfield Public Health Council in 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Springfield College and a Master of Education with concentrations in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Studies from Cambridge College in Massachusetts. His doctoral degree was earned at the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His major was Community Health Education and his minor was Social Justice Education. In addition, Mr. Hernandez holds an advance Certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling at the reciprocal level and is licensed in Massachusetts.

This course will begin on June 14, 2010, and will run for 4 weeks. The required time commitment is two hours per week (8 contact hours).  There are no real time events associated with this course.  All course material will be posted on the Internet.

The course payment is due by June 14, 2010. Refund requests will be honored until the posting of the second lesson (June 22, 2010), after which there will be no refunds. For additional information regarding this course offering, as well as a link to the Brown Distance Learning course '491 Latinos SA Treatment' registration page, please go to the following WWW site and read the Official Course Announcement.

Working with Latinos/as in Addiction Treatment

To register for this course please log in/ or create your account then log into your account and click the Enroll in a New Course link at the bottom of your account page. Then select the course you wish to enroll into and click the enroll button. Having enrolled into the course you will be prompted for payment. You may make your payment online. To view payment information please see the payment policies page.

For more information contact:

Monte D. Bryant, BA
Technology Programming and Evaluation Administrator
Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
Box G-S121 5th
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
401-863-6606
http://www.browndlp.org