According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 11% of Veterans presenting for care at the Veterans Administration are diagnosed with substance use disorder, a much higher rate than the general population. Rates of ‘Chronic Homelessness’ are twice as high for Veterans as the general population. In addition, 41% of Veterans live in rural areas without access to the VA. Despite decades of efforts from the VA, and media attention on drug use and housing insecurity of Veterans, substance use continues to rise among both veterans and active military.

Participants of this course will be able to:

-Compare rates of SUD and Mental Health in Veteran and Civilian population

-Understand the internal and external barriers Veterans face when seeking treatment

-Demonstrate an understanding PTSD, transference and counter-transference as it applies to Veterans 

-Identify and describe resources for Veterans, including those who do not have access to the Veterans Administration

-Understand the effects of military culture on both addiction and recovery

 -Demonstrate an ability to effectively engage with Veterans using motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed Care

To register for this course and to view other trainings:

https://ccmaryland.eventbrite.com