Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
January 25, 2005 , Vol. 05-09

NEW TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT PROTOCOL ON CO-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL DISORDERS

SAMHSA to Release New Treatment Improvement Protocol on Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders at Media Round Table in Washington

Co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders are more common than most professional counselors, medical personnel or the general public realize. Few individuals suffering from these co-occurring illnesses are treated for both illnesses, even though outcomes are enhanced when both illnesses are addressed, and leaving one disorder untreated can cause both to get worse.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a press round table to discuss co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders and unveil its new Treatment Improvement Protocol, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, TIP 42, on January 31 at 9:30 A.M. in the National Press Club.

WHO: Charles G. Curie, Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P. H., Director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

Kathryn Power, Director of SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services

WHEN: Monday, January 31, 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: National Press Club Murrow Room 14th and F Street NW Washington, D.C.

Metro: Metro Center

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