CASAC Trainer–Trainee Manual: Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders (85 Clock Hours)($15.00Value)

Description

Substance Use Disorder/Addiction treatment is changing faster than ever, and New York State expects its counselors to keep pace with science, standards, and the lived realities of the people they serve. My trainer/ trainee manual was created to meet that challenge. Designed around the NYS OASAS Strategic Plan 2025–2029, current SAMHSA standards, and the DSM 5 TR, it offers an integrated roadmap for preparing CASAC trainees in a way that is both clinically rigorous and deeply person centered. Inside, trainers will find ready to use lecture content, handouts, and group exercises that trace the evolution of addiction treatment in America, explain the continuum of care, and translate complex systems language into practical counselor skills. CASAC candidates will learn how to think in biopsychosocial spiritual terms; apply ASAM criteria; understand harm reduction and recovery oriented care; and connect evidence based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, MAT, and trauma informed care to real people in real programs. My manual goes beyond the basics: it addresses co occurring disorders, integrated behavioral health, specialty programming for diverse and underserved populations, ethical decision making under the OASAS CASAC Canon of Ethics, and the social determinants and systemic risk/protective factors that shape substance use and recovery. Extensive exam focused content including study guides, sample questions, and quick reference summaries of DSM 5 TR criteria and OASAS requirements helps trainees link theory to the CASAC exam and day to day clinical documentation. Whether used as a complete 85 hour ATOD curriculum or as a modular resource inside an existing program, this manual equips facilitators and learners to deliver accountable, equitable, outcome driven care in a rapidly evolving field.