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Section 1 Overview Section 2 Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders Section 3 Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders Section 4 Stages of Change and Recovery Section 5 Integrated Treatment Plans Section 6 Treatment and Recovery Section 7 Children and Adolescents


Section 3 - Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders


What You Will Learn

By the end of this section, you will be able to—

  1. Describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders.
  2. Identify barriers to prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders.
  3. Describe the relationship between co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (COPSD) and medical conditions.
  4. Recognize the increased risks of self-harm and suicide, sexual abuse, and violence in individuals with co-occurring disorders.

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