This course focuses on the unique issues of substance abuse among individuals with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and best-practice philosophies for treating clients with co-occurring disorders.

Topics covered include:

• Guiding principles for treating clients with co-occurring disorders
• Assessment and diagnostic criteria
• Psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic medications
• Treatment settings and models
• Strategies and techniques for working with co-occurring disorder populations
• Dual recovery and mutual self-help support programs
• Workforce development and staff support
• Special populations

30 Hours – $240