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SUD Treatment for People with Cognitive Challenges

Offered By: TheIRETAchannel via YouTube

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Addiction Treatment Courses Special Education Courses Mental Illness Courses Intellectual Disability Courses Traumatic Brain Injury Courses Opioid Epidemic Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Explore a comprehensive webinar on treating substance use disorders (SUD) in individuals with cognitive impairment (CI). Learn about the prevalence of CI among those needing SUD treatment, ranging from 30-80%. Understand the various conditions encompassed by CI, including intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and cognitive decline due to serious mental illness. Discover how the opioid epidemic has increased cases of CI caused by overdose. Gain insights into clinicians' challenges in treating patients with both SUD and CI. Examine the impact of CI on treatment engagement and outcomes, and learn to recognize potential signs of CI in individuals with SUD. Acquire valuable techniques and strategies to enhance SUD treatment for those with cognitive challenges. Benefit from the expertise of Julia Brower, a Special Education teacher turned SUD counselor, who shares her experience in developing effective treatment approaches and adapting evidence-based practices for individuals with developmental disabilities in a unique SUD clinic setting.

Syllabus

SUD Treatment for People with Cognitive Challenges


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TheIRETAchannel

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