Clark Atlanta University Faculty Member to Present Southeast ATTC Webinar
04/05/2019
ATLANTA, GA – April 4, 2019 – Clark Atlanta University today announced that Dr. Phillip M. Dunston, Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at CAU, will present a webinar in partnership with the Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 pm – 3:00 PM EDT.
The Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Southeast ATTC), located at Morehouse School of Medicine's National Center for Primary Care, develops alliances to support and implement best treatment practices and provides technology transfer activities to increase the awareness, knowledge and skills of practitioners and pre-service professionals.
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network is an initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). They work with individuals across the nation providing training and education for individuals who work as Behavioral Health Professionals.
In recent years, there has been a major interest in the integration of spirituality and the role it plays in Behavioral Health. This webinar, “Removing the Stigma and Addressing the Issues of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) from a Faith-Based Perspective,” explores that integration in depth. The webinar is geared towards students training in behavioral health fields as well as behavioral health professionals.
The webinar will take place online Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 2pm-3pm. CAU students will be able to log in to the webinar. For more information, please contact Dr. Phillip Dunston at pdunston@cau.edu.
About Clark Atlanta University
Established in 1988 by the consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869), Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is one of the Nation’s foremost research institutions, offering students from around the United States and several foreign countries the opportunity to engage in 38 exciting areas of study at bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. Located in the historic heart of Atlanta, one of the world's great international cities, CAU’s nearly 4,000 students enjoy access to academic and co-curricular experiences, from forensic debate, to on-air broadcasting, to cancer research with world-renowned investigators. From the arts to zoology, CAU combines nearly 300 years of tradition with a solid focus on academic excellence to produce leaders who will shape the future of the global community. To learn more about Clark Atlanta University, visit www.cau.edu.