Dr. Hayden D. Center, Jr. is a core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of Phoenix. He was previously on faculty at Auburn University at Montgomery in the Department of Psychology, where he taught for ten years. He has taught at several universities over the past thirty years. He has been a licensed professional counselor (LPC) specializing in addiction issues for over 35 years.

Dr. Center has worked as a consultant in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention since 1987. He has worked in the field of prevention for more than 35 years.

Most recently Dr. Center has conducted trainings and webinars on implementation science, the psychopharmacology of marijuana, opioid use disorder, the opioid epidemic, trauma-informed care, and preventing opioid overdose death. He also developed an education module for a national project on “What Prevention Professionals Need to Know About Cannabis”.

This webinar explores the complex relationship between trauma and substance misuse, shedding light on their profound interplay and implications for treatment. Delving into both the neurobiological underpinnings and psychological dynamics, participants will gain an understanding of how trauma impacts the brain and increases vulnerability to substance misuse. Case studies will be utilized to illustrate assessment and treatment of substance use disorders and trauma, including MOUD.