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M12: An Overview of Adolescents and Co-Occurring Disorders (continued as M22)<br />

Gregg Benson, MA, LCADC<br />

3 hours Focus: Children and Adolescents<br />

Description:<br />

This double workshop presents an overview of working with adolescents with co-occurring disorders including:<br />

discussion of prevention and early intervention factors; effective assessment and individualized treatment<br />

strategies; and follow-up considerations that focus on relapse prevention. Specific combinations of disorders<br />

with greater prevalence are highlighted.<br />

Educational Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:<br />

• Identify some biologic and environmental factors that support resiliency and that create risks for<br />

children regarding co-occurring disorders;<br />

• Distinguish DSM-IV disorders which are more prevalent in adolescents who develop substance use<br />

disorders;<br />

• formulate areas for assessment and planning integrated treatment interventions;<br />

• Design strategies for fully engaging youth and promoting recovery and wellness;<br />

• Evaluate continuing care needs and strategize means of incorporating community supports into relapse<br />

prevention plans and strategies.<br />

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