Integrating Treatment for People with Co-Occurring Alcohol and Other Drug, Medical, & Mental Health

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

Most people with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders suffer from co-occurring disorders (CODs), including mental health and medical problems, which complicate treatment and may contribute to poorer outcomes. This course addresses existing models for treating CODs at the treatment and the systems levels. Barriers that impede further integration of care for patients with CODs are addressed. The development of co-morbid anxiety and alcohol use disorders is explored, as well as evidence regarding treatment approaches for these common CODs.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will:

• identify a variety of models for treating co-occurring disorders.
• describe barriers to coordinated or integrated care for CODs.
• describe the evidence regarding the development of co-morbid anxiety and alcohol use disorders.
• summarize evidence for a variety of treatments for anxiety and alcohol use disorders.

STACY STERLING, M.P.H., M.S.W.,
Group Leader; Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Oakland, California.
FELICIA CHI, M.P.H.
Senior Analyst
Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Oakland, California

AGATHA HINMAN
Research Associate
Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, Oakland, California

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