Diagnosing Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Using the DSM Structure

About This Course Your Course Instructor Course Formats This 15 hour course by Kevin Scheel is designed to explore the core function of assessment as it relates to effective care of substance abusing clients. We will look the stages of an effective assessment from screening through the assessment process, focusing attention on the domains of information that need to be explored/gathered as well as some interviewing tips to assist in the process. Special attention will be given to examining the history of the DSM structure as it relates to diagnostic assessments. A case summary will be provided to show how to use the information gathered during the assessment, and additional case histories will be used to illustrate the decision-making process used by counselors. Goals/Objectives By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will: Explore the role of assessment as one of the five critical elements of effective substance abuse treatment. Identify the purpose of dia