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Effective Substance Use Disorder Treatments for the JIV Population

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The justice-involved veteran (JIV) population has unique behavioral health needs that warrant tailored therapeutic responses from the treatment court field, especially in the area of Substance Use Disorders. When the proper therapeutic interventions match the specific needs of the participant, results can be phenomenal! This session provides an overview of Substance Use Disorders in JIVs and current proven, effective treatment modalities that address the tailored SUDs needs of the JIV population. The therapeutic models discussed are all evidence-based.

Learning Objectives:
• Define the unique clinical needs regarding substance misuse of the justice-involved veteran population that differentiate it from the non-veteran population.
• Identify the validated screens/assessments that are commonly used prior to initiating treatment.
• Describe current therapeutic interventions that address the needs of this population.

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Nov 18, 2020 09:45 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 18, 2020 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Effective Substance Use Disorder Treatments for the JIV Population Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PLkIW5VlT8GxNPg7EsOlHA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Dr. Brian Meyer (Clinical Psychologist @H.H. McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center) Brian L. Meyer, Ph.D., LCP, is a clinical psychologist and the post-traumatic stress disorder/substance use disorders specialist at the Central Virginia VA Health System. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and an affiliate assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He obtained his A.B. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a specialization in adolescents and families from Duke University. In his current roles, Dr. Meyer provides evidence-based treatment for veterans who have problems with PTSD, substance use, depression, TBI, and other co-occurring conditions; works with veterans and their families to address post-combat adaptations; trains psychology trainees; and develops and conducts research on treatments for PTSD, substance abuse, and co-morbid conditions.

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