Course Summary
People in jail or prison are over 10 times more likely to have a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population.
As a behavioral health professional working with individuals who are incarcerated, your role in addressing this disparity is critical. This course provides an overview of how incarceration affects SUD treatment needs, examines both pharmacological and psychosocial treatment approaches, and underscores the importance of maintaining continuity of care across transitions.
Throughout the course, you will gain knowledge that will help you to provide more effective care and treatment for individuals with SUD in correctional settings, ultimately leading to better health outcomes during incarceration and after release.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Select the most effective strategies for managing SUD in correctional settings.
- Apply trauma-informed care principles and other psychosocial approaches in SUD treatment.
- Coordinate continuity of care across treatment settings.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
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