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T36: The Co-Occurring Distinction: Myths and Misdirections<br />

Jim Cowser, LCSW, CADC, CCDP-D<br />

1.5 hours Focus: Clinical Integrated Interventions<br />

Description:<br />

The current narratives and myths surrounding addictive disorders and their separation from other mental<br />

health disorders have a significant impact on both clinicians and those using their services. Conscious<br />

examination of these myths by practitioners can increase the effectiveness of clinical practice. The field of Co-<br />

Occurring Disorders treatment resulted because of the need to escape from past misdirections. Practitioners in<br />

the evolving field of CODs need consistent reflection about what myths this new field’s distinction may create<br />

and need to test their practice by evidence and outcomes rather than dogma and acculturation.<br />

Educational Objectives: Participants will be able to:<br />

• Identify the different strengths and barriers created by specialization;<br />

• Describe which myths are most powerful in co-occurring disorder treatment;<br />

• Analyze how myths have shaped their practice abilities with clients;<br />

• Use this information with persons using their services to examine and discuss the effects that myths<br />

about co-occurring disorders have on the therapeutic relationship.<br />

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