Co-Occuring Disorders

12808This week you are introduced to case studies that you will continue to analyze in subsequent weeks as you study the substance use disorder treatment process. As you review the cases, you will notice that each of the individuals featured in the cases is engaging in substance use and misuse. It may not be quite as obvious, but if you review the cases carefully you may also notice that these individuals are also experiencing some mental health struggles. Co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders are very common and clients with co-occurring disorders may struggle to obtain effective treatment that fully addresses all needs (SAMHSA, 2020). Although the direction of causality between substance use disorders and mental health disorders is somewhat blurry, it is clear that mental health disorders and substance use disorders can influence one another and that the presence of co-occurring disorders may complicate the treatment process.

In this Assignment, you use case studies to examine the relationship between substance use disorders and mental health disorders and describe strategies for effective integrated treatment.

Reference:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series. No. 42. https://store.samhsa.gov/product/tip-42-substance-use-treatment-persons-co-occurring-disorders/PEP20-02-01-004

Submit a 2- to 3-page analysis of co-occurring disorders in which you:

Describe the prevalence of co-occurring disorders among people with substance use disorders and explain how the presence of co-occurring disorders can complicate assessment and treatment. Be sure to cite current statistics to support your arguments.
Describe the details in the case that suggest the client might have co-occurring disorders. Explain how a possible co-occurring mental health disorder could impact the client’s substance use and vice versa.
Describe two strategies you could use with your client to comprehensively address the client’s mental health needs and the client’s substance use and misuse.
Use the Learning Resources to support your assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.