Total CE Credit Hours: 1
Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/102553
About the Course:
In this webinar, Aaron Norton, LMHC, CAP, CRC provides an overview of the diagnosis of substance use disorders using the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
This course is based on the recorded webinar, Overview of How to Diagnose Substance Use Disorders Using DSM-5 created by Aaron Norton, LMHC, CAP, CRC in 2017.
Publication Date:
2017Course Material Author
Course Creator
Recommended For:
This course is recommended for all behavioral/mental health professionals who are seeking additional knowledge about the diagnosis/identification of substance use disorders. This course is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
- Describe and discuss the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder.
- Identify specific clinical interview questions that are helpful in the diagnosis/identification of substance use disorders using the DSM-5.
- Identify the key factors to focus on when considering the diagnosis of a substance use disorder.
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