101283: Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders

About the Course:

Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders: Quick Guide for Administrators Based on TIP 42 provides information about new developments in the rapidly growing field of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. It also focuses on what the substance abuse treatment clinician needs to know and provides that information in an accessible manner.

Publication Date:

2005

Author

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially administrators, addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders. It is appropriate for all levels of participants knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe the elements of successful programming for clients with co-occurring disorders (COD).

2. Explain outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment for clients with COD.

3. Describe how to assess your agency’s potential to serve clients with COD.