Psychopharmacology: What Every Counselor Should Know (6 Hours)
This course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Episodes
Objectives
- Review
the use of Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, and
Antipsychotic/Atypical Antipsychotic medications in the treatment of
mental health and co-occurring disorders
- Discuss the varied clinical picture when there is a co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issue
- Examine the current information regarding the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of behavioral addictions
- Generic and Brand Medication Names
- Purpose of different types of medications
- Usual Dose and Frequency
- Potential Side Effects
- Emergency Conditions and Cautions
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Medications