Substance Use Treatment, Recovery & Management: Evidence-based Approaches- (2-Part 4 CE's Bundle)

This is the full 4-hour session designed for staff who work with substance using and abusing clients. It’s in 2 parts.

• Part-1 examines the pharmacology of substances and alcohol and their effect on humans.
• Part-2 reviews evidence-based approaches for achieving successful outcomes.

The program also reviews co-occurring disorders and how they serve to further complicate working with clients.

The use of Evidence-based approaches in the treatment and prevention of substance use and abuse is supported by the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as well as the National Institute of Drug Abuse. A great deal of research provides clear evidence to support the efficacy of using evidence-based practices over more intuitive approaches.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

The program is presented by a member of the 2003 SAMHSA Policy Academy for Co-occurring Disorders.

At the end of this training participants will be in a position to;

• Describe various drugs and substances clients consume and how they affect humans pharmacologically
• Differentiate evidence-based methods from other methods to improve the prospects of success for their clients
• Determine and apply prevention and intervention practices that are strength-centered for achieving better outcomes