Addressing Alcohol and Drug Problems in the Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Alcohol and drug problems co-occur frequently with depression and anxiety disorders and can significantly complicate treatment. Learn to better understand and address these problems in your practice, and examine treatment adaptations for older adults. Learn how alcohol and drug use can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety and depression, and explore some of the basic tools used to assess the severity of alcohol and drug problems. The workshop covers brief interventions for alcohol and drug problems as well as combined interventions—such as relapse prevention—that address both mood states and the risk for substance misuse.