Psychotherapeutic Medications

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

TRAINING

Course Description

Psychotherapeutic Medications what Every Counselor Should Know

Course Description:

This publication is designed as a quick "desk reference" for substance abuse and mental health treatment providers. It is not intended to be used as a complete reference for psycho-therapeutic medications.

This guide details information about the purpose, usual doses and frequency of use, potential side effects, emergency conditions, and cautions for each medication grouping. Substance use disorders and the medications for proper treatment are also discussed.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will be able to:

Psychotherapeutic Medications what Every Counselor Should Know

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the health care professional will:

• Identify medications and the disorders they are used to treat.
• Discuss tips for communicating with physicians about clients and medication.
• Support clients with mental illness in continuing to take their psychi-atric medications can significantly improve substance abuse treatment outcomes.
• Discuss short- and long-term impact to person and family
• Discuss physical changes (some immediate) as a result of quitting and highlight those most relevant

Author(s)/Reference(s)

Ignacio Alejandro Barajas Munoz, MS, MA
Mid-America ATTC Project Manager

Steven C. Stoner, PharmD, BCPP
University of Missouri- Kansas City

Marcia J. Walmer, RN, AP/MHNP-BC, LCSW, ACSW
Clinical Faculty
University of Missouri- Kansas City