The Monkey vs. The Organ Grinder | The Role of Brain Injury in Addictions and What to Do About It

Trainer: Daniel Overton

Where: Virtual/Online

Dates & Times of Occurrence

Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021 (12-1pm) | Monday, Feb 22, 2021 (3-4pm) | Thursday, March 11, 2021 (12-1pm) | Monday, March 22, 2021 (3-4pm)  

Friday, April 9, 2021 (12-1pm) | Wednesday, April 14, 2021 (3-4pm) | Tuesday, April 20, 2021 (3-4pm) | Wednesday, May 5, 2021 (12-1pm)

CEUs Available: One (Free)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify potential ways brain injury contributes to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and examine the prevalence of SUD/brain injury in the veteran population.

2. Describe the process of brain injury and how it effects behavior and cognition.

3. Understand how to effectively recognize brain injured clients.

4. Distinguish common symptoms related to brain injury.

5. Identify at least 3 intervention techniques specifically addressing brain injury.

Goal of the Presentation

To examine the ways brain injury can contribute to SUD and provide possible intervention techniques and strategies and resources designed to assist those affected by SUD and those clinicians involved in their care/treatment.

· To discuss ways to increase effectiveness of working with brain injured clients/veterans.

·      To compare and contrast intervention approaches and examine prevalence of brain injury in veterans

·      To provide participants with innovative procedures that will aid in:

·      Identifying the contributing factors brain injury has on behaviors that can contribute to SUD.

·      Helping providers identify how brain injury may be impeding success and contributing to recidivism.

·      Incorporating brain injury into assessment and recovery plans.

·      To introduce resources available.

Abstract

No less than 1 in 5 veterans returning from OEF/OIF have a diagnosed brain injury, many more report having multiple concussive episodes. Both can contribute significantly to behaviors/cognitions that can lead to a diagnosis of substance use disorder. If not addressed or identified these problems will create difficulty with long term changes/recovery and contribute to recidivism. In this presentation, the participant will be introduced to brain injury, its prevalence within the veteran community and how a brain injury can affect treatment. We will discuss ways a brain injury can contribute to an SUD diagnosis and be provided with resources and tools to increase successful outcomes.

**A Zoom link for this training will be located in your registration confirmation email**