The Link Between Trauma and Alcohol Use Disorder: Utilizing Medications as a Way Forward

The Link Between Trauma and Alcohol Use Disorder: Utilizing Medications as a Way Forward

Host: National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Recorded: January 14, 2025
On-Demand Course

Overview

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with numerous negative health outcomes, including alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other substance use disorders. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults have experienced at least one ACE in their lifetime, and one-sixth have experienced four or more. There is a dose–response relationship between the number of ACEs experienced and the risk for AUD and other negative health outcomes. People who have experienced four or more ACES are two to five times more likely to develop negative health outcomes, including AUD. While 28.1 million U.S. adults had AUD in 2023, less than 10% of those people received treatment, and only 2% received a medication for AUD (MAUD).

Join us for a case-based discussion on the relationship between trauma and AUD, treatment options and the benefits of using MAUD. Hear from two experts in the field who have extensive experience in trauma, mental health, substance use, and harm reduction techniques. This course is not eligible for credit. 

The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Define the relationship between the prevalence of trauma and alcohol use disorder.
2. Outline protocols for screening, diagnosing and treating trauma and alcohol use disorder.
3. Describe the benefits of using medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) as a treatment for people experiencing trauma and AUD.

Open Registration: 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2027

Close Access Date: 09/01/2027

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This activity is not for credit.