Classroom Course » Basic Co-Occurring Disorders Module #2: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders: Toward a Shared Vocabulary

Dates & Times:
November 13, Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hosted By:
DBH Training Institute

Registration is Closed

Description:
This course is designed to introduce a ‘common language’ for mental health and substance abuse professionals. Participants will learn definitions and terms used to describe characteristics of co-occurring disorders, how substance-related disorders can mimic or mask mental illness and how to distinguish between substance abuse and substance dependence.

 

Objective:
1.        Define the purpose of the DSM as it relates to integrated treatment services.
2.        List the various Mental Health and Substance-Related Clinical Disorders of the DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V.
3.        Define terms used to describe Substance-Related Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, and Co-Occurring Disorders.
Intended Audience:

Participants of 6-module Co-Occurring Series

Venue:
DBH 64 New York Avenue
Training Room (242)
64 New York Avenue, NE
2nd Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20002
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Driving Directions:
64 New York Avenue is located at the intersection of Florida, New York and First Streets, NE. Metro: Take the red line to the Noma/Gallaudet University (previously called New York Avenue) metro stop. Walk west on N Street and turn right at 1st Street NE. Cross over New York Avenue. You will see a large clock tower with the number 64. Enter through the gate and walk toward the first entrance of the building.
Parking:
There is a small parking lot with very limited available spaces. However, there is street parking in the blocks adjacent to 64 NY Avenue, but be mindful of posted restrictions.
Certificates:
DBH Training Institute Certificate details
NAADAC CEH Certificate details
Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate details
Presenters:
 Angele D Moss-Baker 
 Brenda Samuel 
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