Dr. Rocco Marotta is currently the Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Neuropsychiatric Disorders and the Service Chief of the Transitional Living Program at Silver Hill Hospital in Connecticut. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, and a Licensed Psychologist.
Dr. Marotta graduated from Manhattan College where he majored in Psychology and Western Civilization. After earning his Ph.D. from The City University of New York in Psychology and Neuroscience, he completed a three-year NIH Fellowship in Biological Psychology and Psychiatry, and a one-year Internship in Neuropsychology at the Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Marotta then earned his Medical Degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed his Residency in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Payne Whitney Clinic. T
Cannabis and Stimulants: Unraveling Overdose and Psychosis Risks
The rising rates of overdose incidents, especially among young adults, call for a critical examination of their causes and consequences. Central to this inquiry is the complex relationship between substance use—particularly cannabis and stimulants—and the increasing incidence of psychosis.
In our collaborative CE event with Silver Hill Hospital, Dr. Rocco Marotta will address the alarming severity of overdose incidents, exploring how brain function, biology, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors contribute to these high overdose rates. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understan...Read moreding of the connection between substance use, overdose, and psychosis. The presentation will also cover the legal implications of the intertwined crises of substance abuse and overdose, offering key insights for designing effective interventions and policies.
Dr. Amanda Fialk, Partner and Chief Clinical Officer at The Dorm, will lead a dynamic audience Q&A session following the presentation. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least two factors as core mechanisms that underpin the disproportionate high overdose rates.
- Explain the intricate relationship between cannabis and stimulant use, overdose rates, and the pervasive specter of psychosis.
- Describe at least one pathway towards more informed interventions and support systems.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Physicians, and MFT's.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Thursday, November 07, 2024
Live Interactive Webinar
01:00 PM EST - 02:00 PM EST
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Dr. Rocco F. Marotta
Amanda Fialk, PhD, LCSW, LICSW
Partner and Chief Clinical Officer, The Dorm
Dr. Amanda Fialk is the Partner and Chief Clinical Officer at The Dorm, a young adult treatment community with locations in New York City, NY and Washington, D.C. Amanda received her master’s degree and a doctoral degree in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work where her dissertation focused on the clinical implications of countertransference in the treatment of addiction. She completed psychoanalytic training at The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in New York City. Prior to joining The Dorm in 2011, Amanda was the Program Director for New York Center For Living and Flatbush Addiction Treatment Center. Amanda has specialized training in DBT, CBT, addiction and co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, family therapy, EMDR and motivational interviewing. Amanda believes that clients and their families need to be treated holistically and from a strengths-based perspective and has seen firsthand the healing power of the therapeutic alliance.
She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the New York Academy of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the New York Academy of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Agenda
AGENDA:
- 1:00 pm - Overview: The intricate interplay between substance use, particularly cannabis and stimulants, and the rising incidence of psychosis
- 1:15 pm - Cannabis and permanent psychological disorders: Diagnosis and treatment modalities
- 1:35 pm - Audience participation- Questions/Answers
- 2:00 pm - Final comments from the presenter and Evaluation reminders
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
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Silver Hill Hospital
CME Information
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Massachusetts Medical Society through the joint providership of Silver Hill Hospital and The Dorm. Silver Hill hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Massachusetts Medical Society through the joint providership of Silver Hill Hospital and The Dorm. Silver Hill hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work
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New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
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CME Process Info (1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™):
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Massachusetts Medical Society through the joint providership of Silver Hill Hospital and The Dorm. Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
To Obtain Your CME Credit: You must attend the event live for the duration of the presentation, and complete the evaluation survey. Silver Hill Hospital will follow up with your CME credit separately within a few days of the event.