Room: Paradise A
Speaker(s):
Fred Rottnek, MD
Presentation: Changing alcohol behaviors is not easy. These conversations can be uncomfortable, but they are where real progress begins. In Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Conversational Approaches to Changing Alcohol Behavior, an addiction medicine physician and a certified peer specialist will demonstrate practical, compassionate strategies for engaging individuals in meaningful discussions about alcohol use. Participants will explore evidence-based tools for supporting alcohol reduction, practice motivational interviewing and screening techniques, and learn how to collaborate across professional roles to promote healthy choices. The session will also highlight community and policy-level interventions that make lasting impact possible.
Objectives:
- Review evidence-based and best-practice approaches to support alcohol reduction
- Apply screening and motivational techniques effectively
- Utilize the talents of professional team members in promoting healthy habits
- Identify community and policy strategies that work
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