Assessment and Co-Occurring Disorders

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

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

Course Description

Clinicians are increasingly called upon to see clients who present with co-occurring disorders (COD). This course consists of three parts: (1) an overview of the basic screening and assessment approach that should be a part of any program for clients with COD; (2) an outline of the twelve steps to an ideal assessment, including some instruments that can be used in assessing COD and re-assessing over the course of treatment; and (3) a discussion of key considerations in treatment matching.

Note: In the section entitled \"Assessment Step 6: Determine Quadrant and Locus of Responsibility\" there is a typo. For Quadrant II the table should read: More severe mental disorder/Less severe substance disorder.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will:

• Describe a basic screening and assessment approach that should be a part of any program for clients with COD.
• Describe a model for an optimal process of evaluation for clients with COD.
• Identify key considerations in treatment matching.

Stanley Sacks, Ph.D.
National Development and Research Institute
Richard K. Ries, M.D.
University of Washington School of Medicine
Published by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and SAMHSA

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