Course Summary
Practice Level: Intermediate
Early Intervention, Treatment, and Management of Substance Use Disorders describes the goals, settings, and stages of treatment, and reviews the effectiveness of the major components of early intervention and treatment approaches, including behavioral therapies, medications, and social services.
Course Format
This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you’re ready, purchase the course by clicking the “Add To Cart” or “Enroll” button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the importance of early intervention for SUDs
- Describe the Continuum of Treatment Services for SUDs
- Explain emerging treatment technologies
- Discuss SUD treatment considerations for specific populations
Course Syllabus
- Continuum of Treatment Services
- Early Intervention – Identifying and Engaging Individuals At Risk for Substance Misuse and Substance Use Disorders
- Treatment Engagement – Reaching and Reducing Harm Among Those Who Need Treatment
- Principles of Effective Treatment and Treatment Planning
- Evidence-based Treatment
- Components of Care
- Emerging Treatment Technologies
- Considerations for Specific Populations
- Recommendations for Research
Author
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SAMHSA leads public health efforts that advance the behavioral health of the nation. On samhsa.gov SAMHSA states that its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on communities in America.
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