Pharmacologic Treatment for PTSD and Opioid Use Disorders

$6.00 | CEU Hours: 2

CE Course Description

Individuals with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders (COD) are common in behavioral health and primary health settings. These individuals frequently benefit from pharmacologic interventions, whether for mental disorders, substance use disorders, or both. As a companion to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) General Principles for the Use of Pharmacological Agents to Treat Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders, this document provides guidelines for pharmacologic interventions for individuals with PTSD and co-occurring opioid use disorders.

CE Course Objectives

1. Describe the prevalence of PTSD in adults in the United States, as well as the co-occurrence of PTSD and substance use disorders.

2. Outline various psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions for treating PTSD in individuals with opioid disorders.

3. Identify the use of specific medications to treat PTSD and opioid dependence.

4. Discuss polysubstance abuse in those with opioid dependence and PTSD.

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Treatment for Hepatitis A, B and C: Online CEUs

Course Description

2 CE hrs. $6
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This course is based on a chapter that has been excerpted from Treatment Improvement Protocol Manual #53: Addressing viral Hepatitis in People with Substance Use Disorders. This chapter specifically addresses the treatment recommendations for Hepatitis A, B and C.

Course Objectives

1.  Outline overall treatment recommendations for Hepatitis A, B, and C.

2.  Discuss hepatitis treatment considerations for people with substance abuse issues.

3.  Identify the various medications used to treat hepatitis.

4  Describe the implications of HCV/HIV co-infection and for those with co-occurring behavioral health disorders.

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New CEU Course: Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

Course Description: SUD treatment counselors are in a good position to help their clients with undiagnosed EDs by being aware of the disorders, screening clients for EDs in the SUD treatment setting, and/or supporting their recovery from SUDs and EDs.

The goals of this Advisory are to raise counselors’ awareness of EDs and their relationship to SUDs and provide an overview of screening and evidence-based treatments for EDs. The Advisory does not provide comprehensive, how-to information for treating clients with EDs. Resources for more information are listed throughout the document and in the Resources section.

Course Objectives

1.  Compare and contrast the characteristics of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and compulsive overeating.

2.  Identify the relationship between eating disorders (EDs), substance use disorders (SUDs), and behavioral health disorders.

3.  Discuss the need for SUD treatment counselors to screen for EDs and refer for treatment.

4.  Describe the various evidence-based specialized treatments for eating disorders.