New Developments and Future Treatments for Substance Use Disorders - October 29, 2025
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 10/29/2025 at 8:30 AM (EDT)
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- Learners - $75
A 6-Hour Training with Joseph Zannella, MA, LADC
8:30am-4:00pm
130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
Presentation: This training is designed for therapists and professionals at any experience level looking for clarity on the breakthroughs and alleged new discoveries in treating Addiction Disorders. We are inundated with click-bait articles about new cures for substance use and behavioral addiction but how many of these are real or even promising. What data and research supports these claims. We will review the present state of medication for treating addictions, medication support therapies, explore and identify the underused medications that are available and the newest research and possible breakthroughs on the horizon. The newest research on Deep Brain Stimulation, Neuro-regulation, Low Intensity Ultrasound and Epigenetics will be explored and the supporting information discussed. The future is happening right now.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify present medications used and those that are available and underutilized;
- Discuss the different means of neuromodulation such as Ultrasound and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation;
- Summarize the methods and efficacy of Deep Brain Stimulation;
- Explain the ongoing use of Counseling Apps and their usefulness; and
- Describe how the field is changing and how to stay current with new recovery technologies.
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 6, 14, 16 & 18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Joseph Zannella
Joseph Zannella has 38 years of experience working with mental health and addiction issues. He specializes in helping people with Anxiety issues, Recovery from Addictions, and Eating Disorders. He was the Director of Outpatient Programs in Bridgeport for Connecticut Renaissance for five years, and was the Director of the Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut for five years specializing in treating clients with Eating Disorders. He is presently a professional educator and consultant, presenting both in-person and by remote classes. He is a faculty member of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 20 years teaching multiple courses including Neurobiology of Addiction, Psybersick, Eating Disorders, Advanced Ethics, Early Recovery Issues and the history of addiction treatment. With extensive clinical and administrative skills and in his work as a professional educator he has unique qualifications to assist both clinicians and clients. He is also in private practice in Fairfield County, CT.