Substance Abuse and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Date & Time: December 1, 2017 (Friday), 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $250 BIA-MA Members, $275 Non-members Faculty: Francis R. Sparadeo, Ph.D. Continuing Education Credits: Click here Learn more: View/Download Flyer
Learning Objectives: 1. The clinical criteria for substance abuse disorders, including misuse/overuse of prescribed and OTC medications. 2. The relationship of substance abuse to the occurrence of ABI. 3. Recommended approaches and procedures for assessing individuals with ABI and substance abuse. 4. The impact of commonly abused substances on cognitive function. 5. Recommended approaches and treatment models for the combined problem of ABI and substance abuse, including pain management.
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