ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

ID #286-Diagnosing and Coding Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: An Advanced Review (Room 511F)

02 Apr 16
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Clinical Mental Health, Diagnosis and Treatment

Speaker(s): Shannon Karl, Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern university; Tara Jungersen, Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University

Significant changes to substance-related and addictive disorders in the DSM-5 led to challenges for counselors at all experience levels. This session addresses these challenges by providing attendees with a comprehensive review of changes, including the addition of gambling disorder and future behavioral disorders. The intricacies of coding and differential diagnosis are unraveled, while a combination of seminar, case study, and discussion makes this training valuable for students, educators, and clinicians alike.