Posted 23 Mar 2009 - 09:20 by editor
Hazelden Publishing creates new co-occurring disorders web site
Web site promotes integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders.
Hazelden Publishing, a US not for profit organisation with a 59 year history has announced the launch of its website www.cooccurring.org 16 March 2009 The website promises a wide variety of information and resources about the treatment of addiction and mental health problems.
A wide variety of information and resources about the treatment of addiction and mental health problems is now available from Hazelden Publishing
Visitors will find information about evidence-based treatments of addiction and mental health problems, the latest research about co-occurring disorders, and information about the Co-occurring Disorders Program (CDP), developed by faculty from the Dartmouth Medical School. According to Tim Sharp, Hazelden content development editor. "The web site also offers professional resources and specific information for administrators, treatment professionals, and families. With more than 50 pages of easy-to-find information, cooccurring.org is an extraordinarily comprehensive resource."
The Co-occurring Disorders Partnership is committed to promoting the integrated treatment of addiction and mental health problems through training, published materials and professional resources.
The website provides:
Tools for Administrators and Policy Makers including:
• Evaluation of your current program
• Cost considerations for making your program capable of treating co-occurring disorders
• Advice on initiating changes to your program
• Tools for Clinicians and Counselors including:
• Resources on integrated treatment
• Tools for screening and assessment
• Information on evidence-based therapies
• The most up-to-date information on managing medication
• Tools for Patients and Families including:
• Resources for getting help
• Family support tools
• Information for the treatment of adolescents and youth