The Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program provides professionals with a comprehensive tool to integrate the treatment of substance use and non-severe mental health disorders CENTER CITY, Minn., Aug. 28
CENTER CITY, Minn., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Hazelden Publishing is pleased
to introduce the Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program (CDP), the first
comprehensive, integrated treatment program for adults with co-occurring
disorders. The program, available in September, was developed by faculty from
the Dartmouth Medical School, national leaders in the research and treatment
of co-occurring disorders.
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As many as 50-75 percent of people in drug and alcohol addiction treatment
also suffer from a non-severe psychiatric disorder. Research shows the
integrated treatment approach that promotes recovery is most effective by
offering both substance use and mental health services at one time and in one
setting.
"The Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program is exactly what the addiction
and mental health fields need to address these disorders. The program is
comprehensive, yet practical for addiction and mental health professionals who
will find this a useful resource for treating co-occurring mental health and
chemical dependency issues," Sue Hoisington, Psy. D.L.P., executive director,
Hazelden Clinical Services.
The Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program for adults consists of seven
well-researched components that have proven effective in treating both
substance use disorders and non-severe mental health disorders. The CDP
curriculum is the first of its kind to integrate family members into a
treatment program.
"Having a family member with a co-occurring disorder can create a lot of
stress in the family," said Kim T. Mueser, Ph.D, a licensed clinical
psychologist at Dartmouth Medical School and co-author of the curriculum.
"These programs are designed to help family members, including people with
co-occurring disorders, develop effective skills for managing the disorder."
The Co-occurring Disorders Program is based on the findings, observations
and studies of more than 200 addiction treatment programs using the Dual
Diagnosis Capability in Addiction Treatment Index (DDCAT). It incorporates
best practices from Motivational Enhancement, cognitive-behavioral therapies
and Twelve Step facilitation for group and individual addiction treatment
programs; however it is equally effective when applied in another mental
health disorder treatment setting.
The Hazelden Co-occurring Disorders Program is available online at
hazelden.org/cooccurring. The program components may be purchased separately,
but are most effective when used together. Hazelden also offers comprehensive
training and ongoing support while implementing the CDP program.
For more information about Hazelden, recovery services or additional
resources offered by Hazelden Publishing, visit hazelden.org or call
1-800-257-7810.
About the Hazelden Foundation
Hazelden, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1949, helps people
reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. Built on decades of
knowledge and experience, Hazelden's comprehensive approach to addiction
addresses the full range of patient, family, and professional needs, including
treatment and continuing care for youth and adults, research, higher learning,
public education and advocacy, and publishing.
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