DESCRIPTION

This one hour online presentation will explore the issue of substance abuse and misuse in general has been receiving more attention, as a result of the opiate addiction crisis. The population of patients seen in rehabilitation is one that is at risk for substance abuse, either as a result of pre-injury problems with addiction or abuse, which may have contributed to the injury, or as a result of persistent pain or the multiple biopsychosocial stressors that can accompany living with a disability. Rehabilitation professionals helping patients achieve their best recovery are well positioned to help screen for substance abuse problems and support patients in receiving support services to prevent substance abuse issues from undermining rehabilitation success. Today’s rounds will look at the intesectionality between substance abuse and disabling injuries and identify screening tools, counseling approaches and resources for supporting patients in managing substance use risk.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify risks to successful rehabilitation posed by a history of substance misuse or abuse
2. Identify risks to sobriety posed by the injuries seen in the rehabilitation setting
3. Identify strategies for supporting patients with a history of substance abuse or misuse through the rehabilitation process

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is intended for Physicians and other clinical staff at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

ACCREDITATION

Partners HealthCare System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Partners HealthCare System designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

FACULTY

Christopher Carter, PsyD

Director, Continuity for Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Services

FACULTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

In accord with the disclosure policy of Partners HealthCare System as well as guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), planners, speakers and anyone who may have an influence on the content of the activity have been asked to disclose any relationship they or their spouse/partner have to companies producing pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, devices, etc. that may be germane to the content of their presentation. Such disclosure is not intended to suggest or condone bias, but provides participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a given presentation.

RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (COI)
Partners HealthCare System has implemented a process to resolve potential COIs for this CME activity to help ensure content objectivity, independence, fair balance and ensure that the content is aligned with the interest of the public.

The following planners and/or their spouse/partner have reported no relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest:

Jason Frankel, MD
Jeffrey Schneider, MD

The following planners and/or their spouse/partner have reported a relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest:

Mel Glenn, MD
Service Fee, Hypnotherap private practice
Stocks, MariMed

The following speaker and/or their spouse/partner have reported no relevant financial relationship with a commercial interest:

Christopher Carter, Psy.D