Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts

Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts

This 4-hour course is designed for medical providers practicing addiction medicine who interact with treatment courts and the justice system. Clinicians will explore the complexities of treating justice-involved individuals and apply practical strategies through case-based learning to enhance collaboration, advocate for evidence-based care, and improve coordination with community resources.

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment for clients/participants first engaging in treatment courts.
• Describe the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of treatment courts.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members.
• Identify ways to partner with treatment courts in your own community.
• Communicate with patients about legal involvement in a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing way.
• Discuss the potential benefits and risks of completing release of information for treatment court to receive treatment records.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of medical providers within treatment court settings.
• Advocate effectively for access to evidence-based treatment with treatment court team members.
• Apply best clinical and partnership practices to case examples of patients who are engaged in treatment court and addiction treatment.  

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