Co-Occurring Disorders

Substance use disorders (SUDs) affect many aspects of a person’s life including their mental health, physical health, social relationships, vocational endeavors, and more. This session will provide information on the consequences of substances commonly used and will introduce participants to the epidemiology of co-occurring disorders. Participants will learn how to conceptualize co-occurring mental health, substance use, and physical health disorders and how their interaction affects screening, assessment, and treatment.