| Who Should Attend: Behavioral Healthcare Providers
Description: The Dual Diagnosis Model attends to the concerns of both severe and persistent mental illnesses (SPMI) and substance abuse the provide the maximum opportunity for recovery and symptom management. It encompasses a stage-wise treatment model that is non-confrontational, follows behavioral principles, considers interactions between mental illness and substance abuse, and has gradual expectations of abstinence. These components are observed and measured through the use of the Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment Scale (DACTS) to determine adherence to the evidence informed model. This workshop will explore the key elements of the Dual Disorder Model around how they are efficacious in treating individuals with co-occurring disorders. They will additionally be provided practical examples of how to apply components of the DD Model to service provision as measured by to the DACTS Scale. |
