Course Description 59

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Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Dee Lexandra, Ph.D.
Course Description:

While substance abuse treatment professionals may understand the cycle of addiction and treatment interventions, unique factors that are associated with survival at war and codes of Military membership can impede progress for the recovering client. This four week course will focus on understanding Military cultural beliefs about the use of alcohol and drugs and how to join the Veteran client in a place of resilient recovery.

This four week course requires 8 hours of work over its duration.
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