Statistically, over 50% of the people with a mental illness (MI) have a co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD). This workshop will provide training on how to assess and treat this special population.
Course created on January 20, 2021
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CE/CEU Offered: AK/1.25; AL/1.25; AR/1.25; ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; AZ/1.25; CA/1.25; CE Broker/1.25 General (FL), Continuing Education (OH), Continuing Education By A Social Worker (SC), Category I Social Work (WV), CE Broker #20-924964; CO/1.25; CT/1.25; DC/1.25; DE/1.25; FL/1.25; GA/1.25; HI/1.25; IA/1.25; IACET/0.1; ID/1.25; IL/1.25; IN/1.25; KS/1.25; KY/1.25; LA/1.25; MA/1.25; MD/1.25; ME/1.25; MI/1.25; MN/1.25; MO/1.25; MS/1.25; MT/1.25; NC/1.25; ND/1.25; NE/1.25; NH/1.25; NJ (ASWB ACE)/1.25; NM/1.25; NV/1.25; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH/1.25; OK/1.25; OR/1.25; PA/1.25; RI/1.25; SC/1.25; SD/1.25; TN/1.25; TX/1.25; UT/1.25; VA/1.25; VT/1.25; WA/1.25; WI/1.25; WV/1.25; WY/1.25
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and substance abuse.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and assess the major psychiatric disorders that co-occur with substance use disorders.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the social and political issues effecting the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based treatment approaches for clients with co-occurring disorders, including the use of psychiatric medications for the treatment of mental illness and addiction.
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-10 Minutes | Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders |
10-20 Minutes | Mood Disorders |
20-30 Minutes | Anxiety Disorders |
30-40 Minutes | Psychotic Disorders |
40-50 Minutes | Personality Disorders |
50-60 Minutes | Evidence-based Treatments for COD |
60-70 Minutes | Psychiatric Medications for the Treatment of Mental Illness and Addiction |
70-72 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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John Smith
PhD LCSW
Dr. John Smith is the Director of Education and Training at Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS). He is a Professor of Addiction Counseling at Mt. San Antonio College since 2000 and he has also been in Private Practice in California since 2000. Dr. Smith has over 40 years of experience working with mental health and addictions, and he is the author of “Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders: A Practitioner’s Guide” and he is the “Best-Selling” author of “The Authentic Man: A Guide to Happiness and Purpose”.
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New Jersey Social Workers - Individual Course Approval
Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders: Best Practices and Evidence-Based Treatments, course number 3619, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Continued Social Work as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 06/24/2022-05/27/2023. Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 Clinical continuing education credits.
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