Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key problems impacting veterans, including PTSD, TBI, suicide, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and substance use disorders
- Understand the mechanisms involved with the development of addiction and the clinical manifestations
- Understand basic information surrounding alcohol use disorder including standard drink sizes, impact on blood alcohol level, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
- Understand basic information surrounding opioid use disorder including basic epidemiologic information
- Have a basic understanding of treatment for substance use disorders
This event is for Waterbury Hospital/Eastern Connecticut Health Network staff only. It is NOT open to public attendees or the community.