Current Drug Trends
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Current Drug Trends

March 25-26, 2020 | New Orleans Area, LA

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The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our communities. Join us to learn more about this national challenge and other emerging drug trends such as fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, synthetic cannabinoids, and other chemicals. Explore the issues associated with the legalization of marijuana in many states and vaping, butane hash oil, and cannabis edibles. Gain an understanding of the stages of use, addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and the health and life-threatening dangers posed from the use of drugs. Discuss common delivery systems and observe examples of emerging drugs in various forms. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug usage, as well as how Naloxone/Narcan works in cases of opioid overdoses.

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***This class has been cancelled. Sign up for our mailing list to ensure that you are notified when this is rescheduled.*** **Past participants had this to say...** *"Best class I have attended in 7 years!"* *"The instructor definitely exhibits his knowledge through personal experience and real life scenarios. He helps break it down and makes it easier to understand."* *"Learning the effects of all the drugs and how to identify them will be so helpful! I now understand and know what the different drugs actually look like."* *"I learned a lot about street drugs and how it affects people."*

What's In It For You

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • Explain drug abuse and recognition systems • Identify signs and symptoms of an individual under the influence • Describe the impact of various drug combinations • Explain the physiology of drug abuse • Recognize current drug trends

Is This Training For You?

*This training may be available for tribal members or tribal agency employees through grant funds. Prior to registering for this training, please contact* ***info@ncjtc.org*** *to inquire about this potential opportunity.* * Community Member * Community Corrections Officer * Court System Personnel * Educator * Emergency Management * Law Enforcement * Law Enforcement Support * Prosecutors * Social Workers * Victim Service Providers

About the Venue

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Training Center 220 Judge Edward Dufrense Pkwy Luling, LA 70070

Lodging Options

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport 110 James Drive East Saint Rose, LA 70087 (504) 466-1355 There is no room block. Please request state/government room rates when booking lodging.

The registration fee includes 16 hours of training, program materials, and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals, travel, and lodging.

Pre Training Detail

Another great training opportunity in Luling, LA! [Suspicious Death Investigations: Finding the Right, Eliminating the Wrong, and Avoiding the Undetermined](http://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/training/details/TR00007329/TRI0009695/suspicious-death-investigations) March 23 - 24, 2020 | $295 Examine case studies based on the experiences of a homicide detective and forensic pathologist. Identify key scene findings and correlate these findings to the autopsy results. Analyze communication methods between the investigating agencies and the medical examiner’s office. Gain understanding of how unique features of a case can affect the direction of the investigation. Discuss the ultimate resolution of each case examined and lessons learned

Instructors
Presenter - Gil Van Attenhoven
Gil Van Attenhoven   Instructor, Department of Defense Counterdrug Programs Folsom, California

Gil Van Attenhoven has over 29 years of law enforcement experience. He began his career with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and spent the next 26 years with the CA Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE). He held assignments in the Los Angeles and Redding Field Offices, was a Drug Task Force Commander and the Commander of the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) program, a statewide marijuana eradication task force. He retired as a Sr. Special Agent in Charge for DOJ. He spent the last six years as the Director of Training for the CA Narcotic Officers’ Association (CNOA). He is currently an instructor for the Department of Defense Counterdrug programs (MCTC, RCTA, WRCTC), the COPS Office, Bureau of Justice Assistance, CNOA and NCJTC.He was the president of CNOA in 2009 and a Lifetime Member. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy, Class 2009. He was appointed to the CA Commission on POST by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Gil Van Attenhoven   Instructor, Department of Defense Counterdrug Programs Folsom, California

Gil Van Attenhoven has over 29 years of law enforcement experience. He began his career with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and spent the next 26 years with the CA Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE). He held assignments in the Los Angeles and Redding Field Offices, was a Drug Task Force Commander and the Commander of the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) program, a statewide marijuana eradication task force. He retired as a Sr. Special Agent in Charge for DOJ. He spent the last six years as the Director of Training for the CA Narcotic Officers’ Association (CNOA). He is currently an instructor for the Department of Defense Counterdrug programs (MCTC, RCTA, WRCTC), the COPS Office, Bureau of Justice Assistance, CNOA and NCJTC.He was the president of CNOA in 2009 and a Lifetime Member. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy, Class 2009. He was appointed to the CA Commission on POST by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Contact Information

Jessica Heimann
(855) 866- 2582
jessica.heimann2274@fvtc.edu
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