1 - 4 p.m.

Using the ASAM Criteria as the foundation of efforts to improve treatment for substance use disorder amongst the HIV population, social workers will be able to (1) understand acute intoxication and withdrawal potential amongst the HIV population; (2) explore and assess the biomedical conditions and complications faced by the HIV population; (3) assess emotional, behavioral, or cognitive conditions and complications; (4) understand and assess the stages of change; (5) assess relapse, continued use, or continued problem potential amongst the HIV population; and (6) assess how environmental factors such as living arrangements and social support systems impact recovery.