<p>Prevalence rates show that individuals with co-occurring disorders are common in both the substance abuse and mental health treatment systems. This course will provide participants with an understanding of the concept and term: co-occurring disorders. Participants will become familiar with the assessment, symptoms, and treatment of co-occurring disorders, and will be provided with an example of a special population that exists within the realm of co-occurring disorders.  </p><p>On completion of this course, participants will be able to identify/demonstrate familiarity with: </p><ol><li><span  style="font-size: 10pt;">The definition and terms related to co-occurring disorders. </span></li><li><span  style="font-size: 10pt;">The assessment of co-occurring disorders and common symptoms. </span></li><li><span  style="font-size: 10pt;">The relationship between substance abuse and mental health concerns. </span></li><li><span  style="font-size: 10pt;">The symptoms of specific co-occurring disorders. </span></li><li><span  style="font-size: 10pt;">Available treatments for clients with co-occurring disorders. </span></li><li><span  style="font-size: 10pt;">A special population example and co-occurring disorders.</span></li></ol>