DSM-5 TR and Substance Use Disorders

Participants will receive an in depth training on how to navigate the Substance Use Disorders section of the DSM-5 TR. Training on how to ask questions about substances to elicit honest information from the client, how to recognize "red flags" that can help assess problematic use potential and the chance that the problem has progressed, and details on Dual Diagnosis labeling, Substance induced disorders will be given. Particular attention will be paid to special implications when diagnosing Opiate Use Disorder and Sedative Hypnotic Disorder. Specific tools and techniques will be shared, giving the beginner diagnoser to the advanced new tips on how to engage and label this population with an increased accuracy that will aid tremendously in treatment implications.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn the 'red flags' that make an individual more likely to progress to a substance use disorder, aiding the diagnostician in the process of labeling more accurately and efficiently.
• Participants will learn specific tools and techniques on how to ask the questions related to alcohol and drug use that can help to elicit more honest feedback.
• Participants will get an in-depth training on how to navigate special implications in diagnosing opiates and sedative hypnotics.
• Diagnosing Dual Diagnoses vs. diagnosing substance induced mental health diagnoses will be covered and discussed.