CEUs: Prevention, CHES
1 hour
Domain: P2: Prevention Education & Service Delivery

Description: 

This 1-hour interactive presentation is designed to increase prevention

professionals understanding of military culture. Participants will gain

insights into military branches and structure, current demographic

breakdowns of military branches, who joins and for what reasons. Dr.

Dotson then discusses transition issues that veterans often face as they

exit the military into civilian life and barriers veterans face in accessing

services. This discussion concludes with recommendations for prevention

professionals for how to work with and support this unique culture of

individuals.

Learning Objectives:

1. Increase general awareness of the military culture

2. Recognize the differences and commonalities between military and

civilian cultures

3. Identify the unique challenges that veterans face in transitioning from

military to civilian culture

Presenter(s):

Dr. Anthony Dotson, PhD

CEUs: Prevention, CHES
1 hour
Domain: P2: Prevention Education & Service Delivery

Description: 

In this one-hour presentation, Dr. Van de Venne discusses alcohol and

substance use / misuse trends in military vs civilian US populations through

the lens of socio-ecological theory. Drawing upon components of this public

health model, different levels of influence are highlighted that prevention

professionals can strive to impact. This discussion will highlight Department

of War policy changes which have shifted tobacco and substance use from

a culture of active encouragement and institutional subsidy to one of stricter

regulation, health-focused prevention, and zero tolerance; The

presentation ends by highlighting innovative treatment and harm reduction

strategies being employed to improve recovery and rehabilitation

outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Increase general awareness of the military culture

2. Recognize the differences and commonalities between military and

civilian cultures

3. Identify the unique challenges that veterans face in transitioning from

military to civilian culture

Presenter(s):

Dr. Judy Van de Venne, PhD