Intellectual Disabilities and Substance Use
Nathaniel Uhlman
Addiction Social Work Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use
March 6, 12pm – 1pm
St. Paul’s Hospital, Hurlburt Auditorium
This free series is geared towards the needs and interests of individuals operating in a healthcare or research setting, however, the public and other interested stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Learning Objectives:
1) Understand what is different about substance use disorders in persons with intellectual disabilities
2) Understand why this population experiences worse outcomes and consider how they can be more effectively engaged in service provider encounters
A light lunch will be provided. We strongly encourage guests to RSVP as soon as possible to ensure sufficient food and space. (Please note that you will not need to bring your registration ticket(s) to the event.)
Register
Can’t make it in person? Our lectures are now being streamed live! Register for the webcast here: bit.ly/WNASWweb3
If you have any questions about event logistics, please contact Raman Jawanda at [email protected].