Evidence-Based Integrated Treatments for Co-occurring PTSD & SUD
Information
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain the common etiological theories and consequences of co-occurring PTSD and SUD.
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Describe at least 2 the advantages of integrated treatments in comparison to sequential or concurrent treatments.
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Explain the mechanisms of change for evidence-based integrated treatments for co-occurring PTSD and SUD.
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Summarize treatment implications for individuals experiencing psychological distress or impairment as a result of this co-occurrence.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to provide information about best practices for evidence-based integrated treatments for PTSD and SUD. Attendees will learn about available treatment options for this highly prevalent comorbidity.
Description
This workshop will first briefly introduce PTSD and SUD as well as their co-occurrence and etiology. After discussing psychosocial consequences of these disorders, recommended screening and assessment measures will be described as well. The rest of the presentation will focus on emerging evidence-based integrated treatments for both PTSD and SUD, and advantages/disadvantages of these approaches in lieu of sequential or concurrent treatment options.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Dr. Colin Mahoney received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Idaho State University in 2018. He then completed an NIMH-funded T32 Research Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Center for PTSD and the VA Boston Healthcare System under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Marx and Dr. Katherine Iverson. Dr. Mahoney joined the Department of Psychology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) in 2021 as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Trauma Psychology. His research focuses on identifying risk, maintenance, and protective factors for the symptoms and diagnoses of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) primarily among women following exposure to interpersonal violence (i.e., sexual assault, intimate partner violence, community violence) and secondarily among veterans of all gender identities. Dr. Mahoney’s research efforts are intended to inform, enhance, and develop evidence-based integrated assessment tools and clinical interventions for these co-occurring disorders.
Financially Sponsored By
- Society of Addiction Psychology (APA Division 50)