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. &nbsp;<div><br></div><div>On completion of this course, participants will be able to identify/demonstrate familiarity with:&nbsp;</div><div><ol><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The definition and terms related to co-occurring disorders.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The assessment of co-occurring disorders and common symptoms.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The relationship between substance abuse and mental health concerns.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The symptoms of specific co-occurring disorders.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Available treatments for clients with co-occurring disorders.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A special population example and co-occurring disorders.</span></li></ol></div>