Participate in Co-occurring Disorders continuing education through NAADAC.

Also a great way to gain the continuing education required to maintain many state and national credentials.

Webinars

Integrating Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders: An Introduction to What Every Addiction Counselor Needs to Know

• Description: A 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.  At the end of the live presentation, participants were able to ask questions of the presenter and receive immediate answers.
• Price: Education is free to all professionals
• Earn 2 CEs by passing the CE Quiz (members: free; non-members: $25)

Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD

• Description: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder commonly co-occurs with addiction.  An innovative approach to treating PTSD is Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (ICBT).  Based on research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), ICBT for PTSD gives you the tools needed to fully integrate treatment of addiction and PTSD.  The program combines mindful relaxation, flexible thinking and education to provide a safe, effective and well-tolerated approach for people healing from the impact of trauma in their lives.
• Price: Education is free to all professionals
• Earn 1 CE by passing the CE Quiz (members: free; non-members: $15)

Homestudy

Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders: An Introduction to What Every Addiction Counselor Needs to Know Independent Study Guide

• Description: A 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.
• Price: $75 for members; $125 for non-members (Click Here to Buy)

Integrating Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders: An Introduction to What Every Addiction Counselor Needs to Know Independent Study Course

• Description: This course can be used as a stand-alone resource for those seeking additional guidance in co-occurring disorders. Includes a bound reference and study manual and ?? practice examination questions.
• Earn 6 CEs by passing the written Independent Study Exam
• Price: $110 for members; $175 for non-members (Click Here to Buy)

Face-to-Face Trainings

• There are no Co-occurring Disorders face-to-face trainings scheduled at this time. Please check back often for updates.
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Online Course

• This self-paced, interactive course includes case studies, interactive exercises, and videos. Up-to-date information from the Dartmouth/Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program, SAMHSA's TIP 42, and other resources are pulled together in this thorough introduction to the integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders. Participants will (1) recognize and screen for the most frequent co-occurring disorders seen in a substance abuse setting, (2) apply knowledge of evidence-based practices currently used in the substance abuse field to treat clients with co-occurring disorders, (3) integrate substance abuse and mental health referral services within the scope of practice, (4) identify a client’s stage of change and stage of treatment to implement effective interventions, (5) discuss the clinical aspects of medication management for co-occurring disorders, (6) learn how involving the client’s family in the treatment process can help recovery, and (7) explore common misperceptions and biases regarding co-occurring disorders.
  
• Click here to access this course through Hazelden

Train-the-Trainers (TOT)

• Train-the-Trainer (TOT) facilitation available for state, regional or national dissemination

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NAADAC Approved Education Providers

• Many of NAADAC's Approved Education Providers offer continuing education in Co-occurring Disorders.
• Search for NAADAC-Approved Continuing Education Providers here.