D16 - Resource Guide to Support Individuals With IDD and Substance Use Disorder

According to SAMHSA, people with cognitive and physical disabilities have higher rates of substance use disorders yet have lower rates of treatment than people without disabilities. Compounding this problem, many clinicians believe they have don't have the knowledge and skills to provide effective treatment to this population.

With the assistance of grant funding provided by the NC DMH/DD/SUS, Monarch developed an evidence-informed curriculum to assist clinicians in providing addiction treatment to people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This training provides education about working with those with IDD and their families and provides an overview of the curriculum.