 NAADAC's Integrating Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders: An Introduction to What Every Addiction Counselor Needs to Know is a 178-page skill-based training program that will help addiction counselors improve their ability to assist clients who have co-occurring disorders, within their scope of practice.
This educational program is designed for those who do not have a significant background with co-occurring disorders and will discuss the many myths related to mental illness treatment, barriers to assessing and treating co-occurring disorders, relevant research and prevalence data, commonly encountered mental disorders, applicable screening and assessment instruments and issues surrounding medication management and coordinating with other mental health professionals. This education program will also introduce the integrated model of mental health and addiction treatment services, outlining how to utilize current substance abuse treatment best practices when working with this population. Through the use of case studies, video clips and interactive exercises, participants will feel more comfortable and competent in addressing mental health issues with clients who have co-occurring disorders.
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