ADCO 2055 - Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

1. Introduction
   1. Overview of co-occurring disorders and substance abuse
   2. The evolving field of co-occuring disorders
2. Definition, terms and classifications of items for co-occurring disorders and substance abuse
   1. Terms related to mental disorders
3. Assessment
   1. Screening and basic assessment of co-occurring disorders
   2. The assessment process
4. Strategies for working with clients with co-occurring disorders
   1. Guidelines for a successful therapeutic relationship with a client who has co-occurring disorders
   2. Technique for working with clients with co-occurring disorders
5. Traditional setting and models
   1. Essential programming for clients with co-occurring disorders
6. Special setting and specific programs
   1. Acute care and other medical centers
7. A brief overview of specific mental disorders and cross cutting issues
   1. Personality disorders
   2. Mood disorders and anxiety disorders
   3. Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
   4. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (AD/HD)
   5. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
   6. Eating disorders
   7. Pathological gambling
8. Substance abuse disorders
   1. Diagnostic considerations

1. explain the definitions, terms and classification system for co-occurring disorders.
2. list common medications for co-occurring disorders.
3. compare criteria in the DSM-V relating to substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
4. discuss case studies employing a variety of counseling strategies, i.e. cognitive behavior therapy, motivation interviewing techniques.
5. describe appropriate counseling techniques in co-occurring disorders and substance abuse.
6. contrast substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

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