About this Event
Co-occurring personality and substance use disorders present some of the most complex challenges in clinical practice, and this comprehensive 6-hour workshop is designed to build clarity and confidence in assessment and treatment. Using DSM-5-TR diagnostic frameworks, participants will explore how personality pathology and substance use interact, overlap, and reinforce one another through guided instruction, case-based learning, and interactive discussion. The training emphasizes integrated care models, ethical and culturally responsive practice, and evidence-based strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy, strengthen treatment planning, and support lasting recovery. Ideal for mental health and substance use professionals seeking advanced clinical training in dual-diagnosis care.
Agenda
π: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Foundations
Host: David Zealy
Info: Introduction, DSM-5-TR overview, and dual diagnosis concepts.
π: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Substance Use Disorders
Host: David Zealy
Info: DSM-5-TR criteria, neurobiology, and case discussions.
π: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
π: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Personality Disorders
Host: David Zealy
Info: Cluster structures, focus on Cluster B, and dimensional model.
π: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
π: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
PD & SUD Intersection
Host: David Zealy
Info: Epidemiology, diagnostic overlap, and group exercises.
π: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Treatment & Clinical PracticeΒ
Host: David Zealy
Info: Integrated care models, DBT, CBT, MI, and ethical considerations.
π: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
π: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Application & Wrap-Up
Host: David Zealy
Info: Case workshop, treatment planning, review, and Q&A.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McLeod Centers For Wellbeing, 500 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, United States
USD 23.18










