Course Title:	Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Misuse Treatment
	Category:	272
	Credits:	1
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	Objectives:	After completing this course, learners should be able to: • Identify the difference between suicide thoughts and behaviors • Recognize warning signs and risk factors for suicidal behavior • Apply the GATE process for addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in substance misuse treatment to clients
	Description:	This course is targeted toward substance misuse counselors. It presents the “what” and “why” of working with clients with substance use disorders who have suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors. It also includes background information on suicide and substance misuse disorders as well as a four-step process for addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This course uses Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 50 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as a main reference. The recommendations in this course come directly from SAMHSA. Keywords: Substance abuse, substance misuse, suicide, suicidal behavior, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse treatment, substance misuse treatment, suicide and alcohol use, suicide and drug use, substance use disorders
		Approval Bodies: Professional Development Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling) NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals National Board for Certified Counselors Florida Board of Nursing Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE) California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Pennsylvania Certification Board Florida Board of Psychology California Board of Registered Nursing California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 07/20-22 (K) Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (AK). Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 7/22-24 (CM).