Description: This webinar will focus on the impact of the opioid epidemic on veterans.

Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner should be better able to: o Identify common trauma-related, mental health, pain, sleep, and substance-use concerns that may co-occur with opioid use among veterans o Analyze how military experiences, service-related injuries, chronic pain, and transitions from military to civilian life may affect opioid use and treatment engagement o Collaboratively apply a harm-reduction-informed approach to assessing opioid-related risk, readiness for change, and barriers to care o Implement practical strategies for coordinating trauma treatment, substance-use services, pain management, and other supportive care without requiring the client to address each concern in isolation

Status: Active

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis
• Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
• Risk Reduction
• Wellness and Health Literacy

Format: Virtual Synchronous - Live

Dual Credentials and JA: Dentists, Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics, Nursing Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians

Presenter(s): Timothy Vermillion DSW, MS, Ed. M, LCSW, BCD

Start Date & Time: 11/12/2026 05:00 AM

End Date & Time: 11/12/2026 06:00 AM

Cost: $0.00