Comorbidity of Alcohol and Psychiatric Problems
Course Description:
This course is based upon course material developed and deployed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The course material was specifically developed for the training of clinicians who work with clients who may use or abuse alcohol. The course material can be found on the NIAAAs website at the following link:
This course explores the comorbidity of alcohol and mental health problems. The course integrates content related to the epidemiology of comorbidity; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; and, intervention options relevant to social work practice with individuals experiencing comorbidity of alcohol and mental health problems. Epidemiological data and issues of assessment and diagnosis related to comorbidity are all reviewed. Finally, strategies for appropriate interventions are covered.
This course on comorbidity of alcohol and psychiatric problems is practical for social workers, addiction professionals, professional counselors, psychologists, and chemical dependency counselors who practice and need continuing education. This course is appropriate for beginning level practitioners who wish to develop their skills in the special needs of an adolescent population in substance abuse. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical course credits and are interested in learning more about a specific population and alcohol use disorders.
Authors: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the treatment of comorbidity of alcohol and psychiatric disorders. Specifically, a professional will:
· Identify the epidemiological data surrounding comorbidity of alcohol and mental health problems
· Describe issues of assessment and diagnosis related to these comorbid phenomena
· Recognize appropriate intervention strategies related to comorbid phenomena
Citation: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (nd). Module 10E Comorbidity of Alcohol and Psychiatric Problemsl. Retrieved from
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Social/Module10EComorbidity/Module10E.html on 5/20/19. For additional references, please Click Here
This Ce-Classes.com course is approved for CE credit by:
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Ce-Classes.com, Provider #1142, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Ce-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Approval Period: 1/5/2020-1/5/2023
- This course is NOT available for NBCC credit.
- The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2023
- The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
- California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-147-0221 Expires 2-2021
- The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners, Continuing Education Provider – 5674 expires 4/30/2021.
- The Texas Board of Professional Counselors, Continuing Education Provider
- Massachusetts Authorization Number: 1046
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Provider # RCST031201 Expires 5/31/2021
- New York Social Work Board – Ce-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
- The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2022 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
- The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2022.
This course is Non Interactive .