Brief publications address co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders.The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an operating division of the Health and Human Services Department (HHS), was established in 1992 by the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration Reorganization Act (Pub. L. No. 102-321). is producing a series of brief publications for treatment professionals on co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders substance abuse disorder n. Any of a category of disorders in which pathological behavioral changes are associated with the regular use of substances that affect the central nervous system. , which affect nearly 5 million Americans, many of working age. The publications will address the disorders from a variety of perspectives, including workforce issues, prevention, early intervention ear·ly intervention n. Abbr. EI A process of assessment and therapy provided to children, especially those younger than age 6, to facilitate normal cognitive and emotional development and to prevent developmental disability or delay. , and monitoring. The first three publications were released in June; seven more will follow. The titles of the first three are as follows: * Overarching Principles to Address the Needs of Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders * Definitions and Terms Relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc Co-Occurring Disorders * Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders Copies of the publications are available free by calling SAMHSAs Clearinghouse at 1-800-729-6686 or visiting www.coce.samhsa.gov. |
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