HST030: Dr. Steven Kidd - Substance Abuse

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Summary: 

Dr. Kidd is currently a staff psychologist and manager of the Community-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program with the VA of Eastern Colorado. Education 

1987 - 1992 University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Ph.D.,

Clinical Psychology Dissertation: Attachment styles and terror management: Individual differences in response to mortality salience

1985 - 1987 University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado M.A., Clinical Psychology Thesis: Loneliness and the aged: An examination of Wiess's typology

1973 - 1977 Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas B.A., Social Science Teaching 

1/2015 Visiting professor, January term, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan - Course: Addiction, Trauma, & Recovery

1/01 - 12/02 Adjunct Professor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Certifications 

Licensed Psychologist - State of Colorado IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: 

• Dr. Kidd's history and work with the Department of Veterans Affairs
• The shift in substance abuse treatment from pre-9/11 veterans to post-9/11 veterans
• Primary substance abuse with veterans
• The military's influence on developing substance abuse
• Drinking culture as communal, celebratory, and coping
• Substance use/abuse during isolationLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Colorado Springs Community Based Outreach Clinic

Contact information for the Colorado Springs Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Are you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/books