COMORBIDITY OF ALCOHOL AND PSYCHIATRIC PROBLEMS

Course overview

This course is based upon course material developed and deployed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The course material was specifically developed for the training of clinicians who work with clients who may use or abuse alcohol. The course material can be found on the NIAAAs website at the following link: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Social/Module10EComorbidity/Module10E.html This course explores the comorbidity of alcohol and mental health problems. The course integrates content related to the epidemiology of comorbidity; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; and, intervention options relevant to social work practice with individuals experiencing comorbidity of alcohol and mental health problems. Epidemiological data and issues of assessment and diagnosis related to comorbidity are all reviewed. Finally, strategies for appropriate interventions are covered. This course on comorbidity of alcohol and psychiatric problems is practical for social workers, addiction professionals, professional counselors, psychologists, and chemical dependency counselors who practice and need continuing education. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of the special needs of an adolescent population in substance abuse. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical course credits and are interested in learning more about a specific population and alcohol use disorders. Authors: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the treatment of comorbidity of alcohol and psychiatric disorders. Specifically, a professional will: ¿ Identify the epidemiological data surrounding comorbidity of alcohol and mental health problems ¿ Describe issues of assessment and diagnosis related to these comorbid phenomena ¿ Recognize appropriate intervention strategies related to comorbid phenomena Come visit us on the web at www.ce-classes.com