Course Description:

Using the ASAM Criteria as the foundation of efforts to improve treatment for Substance Use Disorder amongst the aging population, at the end of this training, Social Workers will be able to;

• Understand acute intoxication and withdrawal potential amongst the aging population.

• Explore & assess the biomedical conditions and complications faced by the aging population with substance use disorder.

• Assess emotional, behavioral, or cognitive conditions and complications.

• Understand and assess the stages of change.

• Assess relapse, continued use, or continued problem potential amongst the aging population.

• Assess how environmental factors such as living arrangements and social support systems impact recovery.

In addition to the six dimensions of the ASAM criteria, this training will also include a wellness piece that will educate and provide social work practitioners with the tools to practice healthy habits on a regular basis to attain better health and wellbeing. 

 This webinar will be held on Zoom, with captioning on. All registrants will be emailed course materials and log in information two days prior to the event. 

Course Link:
https://nasw-michigan.org/events
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
NASW-Michigan

Contact Information:
Dr. Adijat Ogunyemi
517-487-1548 x11
aogunyemi.naswmi@socialworkers.org

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