Substance Misuse and 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 brain injury.
Discuss the challenges in providing rehabilitation to persons with brain injury and cooccurring substance misuse
List problems with traditional or 12-step approaches with the BI 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 Type: In Person
Course Offering: Seminar/Workshop
Domain Focus: Rehabilitation
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CE Credits: 1.00