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Addiction Counseling and Social Services Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP

Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
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It is estimated that 60 to 75 percent of adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse issues have co-occurring disorders.  Commonly documented co-occurring disorders include conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance dependence.

This course will explore the prevalence, warning signs, specific disorders, and treatment options.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Describe co-occurring disorders (mental health + substance-use disorders).
  2. Identify difficulties in diagnosing co-occurring disorders.
  3. Explain the higher likelihood of substance use disorder with a mental health disorder.
  4. Describe the consequences of untreated co-occurring disorders.
  5. Identify components of integrated treatment (addresses both disorders).
  6. Explain the importance of awareness and capacity in service systems.
  7. Describe “co-occurring disorder” (replaces “dual disorder” and “dual diagnosis”).
  8. Identify common examples of co-occurring disorders.
  9. Explain how substance use and psychiatric disorders vary in severity and impairment.
  10. Describe how co-occurring disorders often result in more severe problems.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

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Information

  • Relevance: This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who have direct client contact.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
  • CEBroker Course ID: 889871
  • Credit Hours: 2
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
This course is designed for master's level counselors, addiction professions, and nurses who have direct client contact.
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