EMDR for Alcohol Use Disorder

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CE Course Description

Preliminary research findings suggest that Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment for PTSD, may also reduce craving and relapse rates when applied in substance abuse treatment.  This intermediate continuing education course, developed using information from BMC Psychiatry, discusses potential feasibility of using EMDR for alcohol dependent individuals, and what the promising benefits could be compared to treatment as usual.  Mediators, moderators, and predictors of alcohol use are addressed as well as research on EMDR and addiction.  Additionally, various assessment instruments that measure drinking behavior, the severity of use, and treatment outcomes are discussed.

Author: BMC Psychiatry 

CE Course Objectives

1. Describe mediators, moderators and predictors of alcohol use and relapse and factors that may escalate craving intensity.
2. Identify the core components of EMDR and highlight research findings pertaining to its use and effectiveness in treating addiction.
3. Discuss the potential feasibility for using EMDR to treat alcohol dependent individuals compared to treatment as usual.
4. Evaluate how EMDR may be used to target episodic drug memories to reduce craving, alcohol consumption and relapse rates.
5. Compare various assessment instruments that measure drinking behavior, the severity of use, and treatment outcomes for alcohol use disorder.

CE Course Outline

1. Abstract (3 min)
2. Background (15 min)
3. Methods/Design (25 min)
4. Discussion (7 min)
5. Trial Status (2 min)
6. Abbreviations (3 min)
7. References (5 min)

Total Time: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2019-08-01

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