Educational Video suitable for classroom and Professional training.

“Millions of American today receive health care for mental or substance-use problems and illnesses. These conditions are the leading cause of combined disability and death of women and the second highest of men

“Improving the Quality of Health Care for Mental and Substance-Use Conditions,” Institute of Medicine Report.

Studies are showing an alarming trend; that incidents of mental illness related to drug use are on the rise. It’s unclear which came first- did a predisposition to mental illness lead to drug use, or is it the other way around?

No matter, co-occurring disorders are a growing national problem.

During this hour-long broadcast, hear from treatment providers and experts as they discuss the delicate balance between treating a person’s addiction and his or her mental illness. Learn about the stigma attached to mental illness and how local and regional coalitions are trying to fight it.

Objectives: Define co-occurring disorders; Learn about the difficulty treating co-occurring disorders; Discover solutions to the problems both communities and patients face; See how community-based organizations can help improve the local climate to assist those in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health problems.

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