How Behavioral Health Providers Are Addressing Substance Misuse Trends and Outcomes

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Target Audience: Psychologists
Instructional Level: Introductory

CE Course Description

Substance misuse, a complex and multifaceted issue, continues to impact individuals, families, and communities worldwide. From alcohol and opioids to synthetic drugs and emerging substances, the spectrum of substances misused continues to evolve, presenting new challenges for prevention, treatment, and harm reduction efforts. The current landscape for addressing substance misuse and trends is complex and evolving, influenced by various factors, including societal attitudes, economic conditions, legislative changes, and advancements in healthcare. Several factors must be considered when addressing these issues, including prevalence and diversity of substance misuse, rising overdose rates, co-occurring mental health disorders, stigma to barriers and treatment, care integration, advancement in treatment modalities, and policy and legislative changes. This course will help behavioral health providers increase their knowledge, skills, and resources to help those who are struggling with substance.

Courseware Supervisor: Ryan C. Warner, Ph.D., CRC

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CE Course Objectives

1. Identify current trends in substance use and the impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. 
2. Determine the challenges in addressing substance misuse. 
3. Differentiate between evidence-based treatments and emerging promising treatments for substance use disorder by selecting correct examples from given options.

Activity Schedule/Outline - Ongoing/Self-Paced

1. Introduction
2. Section 1: Why is it important to address current trends?
3. Section 2: Challenges in Addressing Substance Misuse
4. Section 3: Promising Practices and Interventions and Advancements in Treatment Modalities
5. Section 4: Integrative Care Models
6. Section 5: Harm Reduction Stragedies
7. Section 6: Prevention and Long-term Recovery
8. Section 7: Ethical Considerations
9. Conclusion
10. References
11. Appendix A: The Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medications, and other Substance (TAPS) Tool

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Course Date: 2024-11-13

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