About this Course Module
Substance abuse problems are commonly experienced by those who have
experienced trauma. This course discusses the complex relationship
between trauma/PTSD and substance use disorders. Topics covered include
assessment, common issues and their implications for treatment, and
empirically-based treatment considerations in traumatized/PTSD
individuals.
Goal: This course provides a background for
understanding comorbid PTSD and substance abuse. It provides an overview
of practice guidelines, assessment, and treatment issues related to this
dual diagnosis.
Objectives: After viewing the presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Relate the complexity of the interaction and rates of PTSD and its comorbidity with substance abuse
- Implement current practice guidelines and assessment issues related to PTSD and substance use
- Examine treatment goals and problems when working with this dually diagnosed population
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Abbreviated instructions:
- Download ZIP archive of module
- Unzip ZIP archive of module
- Double-click to open "walser_substance_abuse_a.pps" (do not move files out of folder)
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Download Transcript (PDF)
Abbreviated instructions:
- Download ZIP archive of module
- Unzip ZIP archive of module
- Double-click to open "walser_substance_abuse.pps"
Read complete instructions
How to obtain Continuing Education Credits
Continuing education credits can be earned for this course. For more information and step-by-step instructions, please visit the CE Credits page. Here is the brochure required for CEs for this course.
