University of Oregon’s SAPP Professional Development Program ~Community Organizing~
University of Oregon’s SAPP Professional Development Program ~Community Organizing~ – Nigel Wrangham, A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist, has been active in the field of substance abuse prevention and community organizing since 1990. He served as Project Director for the Oregon Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, and as the National Coordinator of Youth In Action for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Nigel develops and delivers unique, customized training and technical assistance to community-based organizations throughout the United States, and teaches Addictions Pharmacology at the University of Oregon and Community Organizing at Portland Community College. He believes in a collaborative and interactive approach to engaging people of all ages and from all cultures in projects that create a more conscious, more informed, and healthier society for all of us. He can usually be found at his desk, pretending to get work done while listening to The Ramones. Professional development opportunities are offered through the University of Oregon Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Specific topics of instruction and availability are frequently updated to meet the changing needs and interests of those in the helping professions. Seminars, trainings, and conferences offer variable contact hours. Each participant receives a certificate that verifies their participation and the number of hours earned. The Substance Abuse Prevention Program is recognized as an approved academic education provider through NAADAC. (The Association for …
Oxman saved lives behind the scenes
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