Beyond Counting Sheep: An Introduction to Insomnia Treatment for Individuals Recovering from Substance Use Disorders

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association

People with substance use disorders (SUD) face a staggering prevalence of insomnia. Associated factors are substance intoxication, withdrawal, and post-acute adjustment to treatment and recovery environments. However, insomnia frequently persists for individuals recovering from SUD. Given the prevalence of insomnia and the importance of sleep in promoting psychological well-being, clinicians versed in the treatment of insomnia are equipped to provide important and impactful treatments to their clients. This workshop will explore cognitive and behavioral interventions for insomnia, including innovative treatments with a growing evidence base.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish the effects of various substances on sleep quality and insomnia prevalence;
• Describe cognitive and behavioral approaches to assessing and treating sleep problems;
• Create treatment plans that reflect goals and objectives related to improving sleep;
• List strategies for integrating insomnia treatment into clinical practice; and 
• Discuss emerging and innovative approaches to insomnia treatment.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Scott Methe is a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor who currently manages the New Hampshire clinical team at Better Life Partners. Scott began his career working in psychiatric intensive care and substance use counseling while pursuing his Ph.D. in applied educational psychology at UMass Amherst. As an assistant psychology professor at East Carolina University and then at the UMass Boston College of Education, Scott maintained a part-time clinical practice while conducting research in behavioral and academic assessment. Throughout his academic career, he published over a dozen peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly works and earned awards for exemplary research and professional service. He also held associate editorships for two scientific journals while serving on multiple editorial boards.  

Dr. Scott Methe is a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor who currently manages the New Hampshire clinical team at Better Life Partners. Scott began his career working in psychiatric intensive care and substance use counseling while pursuing his Ph.D. in applied educational psychology at UMass Amherst. As an assistant psychology professor at East Carolina University and then at the UMass Boston College of Education, Scott maintained a part-time clinical practice while conducting research in behavioral and academic assessment. Throughout his academic career, he published over a dozen peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly works and earned awards for exemplary research and professional service. He also held associate editorships for two scientific journals while serving on multiple editorial boards.  

In 2014, Scott set his sights on education reform and was awarded a fellowship at the Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University along with a senior research fellowship at Boston University. After a distinguished career in academia, in 2018 he gratefully returned to his clinical roots at the Farnum Center, where he gained experience across multiple levels of care. After earning his MLADC, he began to pursue healthcare management and administrative positions, serving as a clinic director and currently as a clinical manager. Scott lives happily at home with his wife, son, and dog in Durham, New Hampshire. 

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