Addictive Behavior & Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis treatment has significantly progressed over the past decade. From gender specific care to holistic approaches, patients are receiving individualized services to treat their dual diagnosis. However, healthcare providers continue to lack training on the clinical and medical needs of the LGBTQIA community. Many of these patients specifically those who are transgender are not receiving the treatment they need to address their dual stigma. This keynote will address the need for providers to explore their treatment approaches and to expand their knowledge of working with diversity in dual diagnosis care.