This presentation will cover what criteria is needed to diagnose a client with a Substance Use Disorder. It will explore challenges and resistance that may arise from clients and their support groups during the intake, treatment, and recovery phases of care. We will look at what tools, resources, and Evidence Based Practices are available in treating Substance Use Disorders. We will also identify ways to overcome challlenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
1) Present information around substance use / abuse and what clinicians should recognize as potential ‘red flags’ and how they should intervene to support these individuals in prevention, treatment, and recovery phases; and,
2) Present some of the unique challenges and impacts brought on by community and social circumstances such as pandemics, isolation, family changes, health concerns and comorbidities, et cetera.