Substance Misuse and Acquired Brain Injury: Evidence-based Techniques to Prepare People for Lasting Change

Course Provider
Centre for Neuro Skills
Learning Objectives
Discuss the relationship between substance misuse (particularly alcohol) and acquired brain injury.
Discuss challenges in providing rehabilitation to persons with ABI and co-occurring substance misuse.
List problems with traditional or 12-step approaches with the ABI population.
Describe the Transtheoretical Model (aka Stage Change) and evidence-based treatment techniques for addressing substance misuse.
Discuss Harm Reduction: Helpful strategies when people refuse to quit.
Course Offering: Meeting, Seminar, Workshop, or Webinar - Live (delivered in real time)
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CE Credits: 1.00