Note: Once the live event has passed, please allow two weeks for the recording and slide presentations to be posted.

Target Audience: This activity is designed for interprofessional teams, social workers, students and educators. This activity is accredited for social workers

Webinar Description:

Veterans with substance use disorders face a unique set of challenges shaped by their military experiences, service-related trauma, and the complexities of transitioning to civilian life. This webinar will explore the intersection of substance use and veteran status, examining the impact of post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and systemic barriers to care. Participants will learn about evidence-based interventions, and resources available to veterans. The session will also highlight the role of social workers in advocating for and delivering services to this important population.

Educational Objectives:

• Identify the unique factors contributing to substance use disorders among veterans. 
• Describe evidence-based approaches that effectively address the unique needs and experiences of veterans experiencing substance use disorders.
• Explore the role of social workers in improving access to care and advocating for veterans affected by substance use

Continuing Education Statement:

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), provider #1163, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CSWE maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 01/23/2018 – 01/23/2027.