Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction

PRESENTERS: Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; MSW Program Director, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University.

DESCRIPTION: Current research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation by an award-winning trauma expert will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and chemical dependency.

REGISTRATION and CE: Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request.

AUDIENCE: All programs are free and open to anyone interested – people with a personal or professional interest are welcome.