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Treating Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

DESCRIPTION:

Throughout the United States, an estimated 1-2 million older adults are in need of treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs). This presentation addresses evidence-based best practices for treating older adults with substance use disorder.

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Identify commonly used drugs for older adults and the risks associated with these substances.
  • Describe logistical differences in treating and responding to older adults with SUD.
  • Present effective treatment strategies for treating older adults.

 

 

CERTIFICATES:

Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training. 

 

 

TRAINER:

Trainer, Randall Webber

Randall Webber, MPH, CADC, has worked in the addiction field for the past 45+ years as a counselor, program director and trainer. He has provided training on street drug pharmacology, addiction science, counselor ethics, and substance abuse treatment strategies. Randall has authored or co-authored numerous publications and has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities. He also serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals

 

 

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

Starts: Sep. 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Ends: Sep. 19, 2023 2:00 pm
Timezone:
US/Central
Registration Deadline
September 19, 2023
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Event Type
Webinar/Virtual Training
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