Clinical Impacts of the War on Drugs

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Objective 1: Analyze the clinical consequences of the War on Drugs on therapeutic treatment outcomes across healthcare systems. Objective 2: Identify the intersections between drug policy, public health, and law enforcement that shape client care and provider practice. Course Description: In this eye-opening, one-hour presentation that addresses the profound clinical impacts of the War on Drugs on therapeutic treatment. This session will unravel the complex interconnections between drug policy, healthcare, and patient outcomes, offering a comprehensive analysis suited for healthcare providers, policymakers, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in the crossroads of public health and law enforcement. Bio: Javonna Arriaga is a therapist, artist, and activist whose work is rooted in community and liberation. She is working on her certifications in sex therapy and brainspotting, Javonna’s practice centers anti-oppression, abolitionist, and justice-oriented frameworks, utilizing liberatory, narrative, somatic, and decolonial modalities. An Afro-Indigenous, queer, neurodivergent, and relationship anarchist, Javonna’s life is shaped by her diverse heritage and deep commitment to intergenerational justice. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys dancing, writing poetry, gardening, traveling, and exploring new interior design ideas. This is part of the Bite-Sized CE Series. Please review the Cancellation & Refund Policy: https://events.ce-cafe.com/cancellation-refund-policy/