To become familiar with the six principles of successful treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders, and their application to psychopharmacology
To understand how to perform integrated longitudinal strength-based assessments to establish diagnoses and treatment strategies for individuals with co-occurring disorders who might be actively or recently using substances.
To be able to apply evidence-based strategies for psychopharmacologic practice for individuals with various combinations of psychiatric and substance disorders
To develop a basic strategy of how to use anti-craving agents and other medication treatment strategies for SUD in individuals with co-occurring disorders.
To have a framework for how to work effectively with individuals with co-occurring conditions who are on benzodiazepines or opioids, or who are requesting such medications