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TIP #29: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities

Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series #29. 211 pages. Includes bibliography. This TIP is intended to enhance treatment providers' knowledge concerning people who have a physical or cognitive disability in addition to their substance use disorder. It defines issues in providing treatment to people with coexisting disabilities, and provides guidance in treatment planning and counseling and in forming linkages with other service providers. It includes comprehensive lists of resources and a guide to compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Table of contents: executive summary and recommendations, overview of treatment issues, screening issues, treatment planning and service delivery, community linkages, case management, administrative tasks, how to refer to people with disabilities, and alcohol and drug programs and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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