Continuing Education At Home
Social Worker
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment
Credits
5 CE credit hours training
Cost
$31.25
Source
Public Domain
Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
TRAINING
Course Description
This course is aimed at counselors and healthcare professionals wishing to improve their knowledge on Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment. Suicide risk is an issue that every frontline substance abuse counselor must be able to address. Research consistently shows a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts among persons with substance abuse problems who are in treatment (Ilgen, Harris, Moos & Tiet, 2007) and a significant prevalence of death-by-suicide among those who have at one time been in substance abuse treatment when compared with those who do not have a diagnosis of substance use disorder (Wilcox et al., 2004). As a result, substance abuse treatment providers must be prepared to gather information routinely and participate in the treatment of clients at risk for suicidal behavior. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are also a significant indicator of other co-occurring disorder (depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and some personality disorders) that will need to be explored, diagnosed, and addressed to improve outcomes of substance abuse treatment.
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.
TRAINING
Course Description
This course is aimed at counselors and healthcare professionals wishing to improve their knowledge on Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment. Suicide risk is an issue that every frontline substance abuse counselor must be able to address. Research consistently shows a high prevalence of suicidal thoughts and attempts among persons with substance abuse problems who are in treatment (Ilgen, Harris, Moos & Tiet, 2007) and a significant prevalence of death-by-suicide among those who have at one time been in substance abuse treatment when compared with those who do not have a diagnosis of substance use disorder (Wilcox et al., 2004). As a result, substance abuse treatment providers must be prepared to gather information routinely and participate in the treatment of clients at risk for suicidal behavior. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are also a significant indicator of other co-occurring disorder (depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and some personality disorders) that will need to be explored, diagnosed, and addressed to improve outcomes of substance abuse treatment.
