Health System Node: Lessons Learned About Treating Co-occurring Conditions Among Adults Receiving Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Co-occurring mental health and physical problems are common among patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders. When present, these issues typically predict poorer functional and substance-related outcomes following treatment. This suggests that addressing co-occurring problems during an episode of substance use disorder treatment could significantly improve a wide range of outcomes. However, prior studies have yielded somewhat inconsistent results regarding the additional and/or synergistic benefits of treating co-occurring mental health and physical problems beyond the standard effects of substance use disorder treatment alone. In this virtual seminar, Dr. Mark Ilgen will briefly review the results of three large-scale randomized trials that targeted distinct issues—chronic pain, suicide risk, and insomnia—commonly faced by patients in substance use disorder treatment. He will then discuss common themes across these studies, as well as potential lessons learned for clinicians and researchers interested in treating complex substance use disorder patients in real-world settings. No registration required. Contact Morgan Ford for more information: morgan.ford@kp.org. Website/link to join: Join the Microsoft Teams Meeting here Meeting ID: 250 658 877 216 6 Passcode: B8jq2m9A