Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ASUMVP
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the patterns of substance use among veterans and active-duty military service members and the consequences of substance use for these populations.
Summarize at least three evidence-based interventions used to treat veterans and active-duty military service members with substance use disorders.
Explain general treatment considerations, including barriers faced by veterans and active-duty military service members with substance use disorders and how these can be overcome.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Prevalence of Substance Use
Meet Matt
Startling Statistics
Review
Summary
Section 3: Considerations for Treatment
Intersecting Identities and Person-Centered Treatment
Considerations for Active-Duty Service Members
Considerations for Veterans
Co-Occurring Disorders
Additional Treatment Considerations
Address Treatment Barriers
Review
Summary
Section 4: Evidence-Informed Treatments
Screenings, Assessments, and Treatment Planning
Couples & Family Involvement
Trauma Treatments
Increasing Natural Supports
Pharmacotherapy
Additional Treatments
Vocational Goals
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.