{"id":78365,"date":"2026-09-28T16:59:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=78365"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T20:17:50","slug":"evidence-based-care-for-clients-with-co-occurring-substance-use-disorder-and-eating-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=78365","title":{"rendered":"Evidence-Based Care for Clients with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders and Eating Disorders (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0<\/strong>This course explores evidence-based care for clients with co-occurring substance use disorders and eating disorders. \u00a0The course examines eating disorders, eating disorder treatments, and the relationship between eating disorders and substance use disorders. \u00a0The course includes DSM-5-TR criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. \u00a0Signs and symptoms, red flags, and screening tools are discussed.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading: <\/strong>Evidence-Based Care for Clients with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders and Eating Disorders \/\/ SAMHSA<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"Book Icon\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/advisory-eating-disorders-sud.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by exploring evidence-based care for clients with co-occurring substance use disorders and eating disorders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Describe the relationship between eating disorders and substance use disorders. \u00a0Identify signs, symptoms, and DSM-5-TR criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. \u00a0Identify evidence-based treatments.<\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-478\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  January 31, 2031.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  The three primary DSM-5 TR criteria for an anorexia nervosa diagnosis include each of the following except:<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9201' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9201' id='answer-id-55539' class='answer answer-1' value='55539' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9201\", \"answer-id-55539\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55539' id='answer-label-55539' class='answer label-1'><span>binge eating and compensatory behavior<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9201' id='answer-id-55540' class='answer answer-1' value='55540' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9201\", \"answer-id-55540\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55540' id='answer-label-55540' class='answer label-1'><span>an extreme fear of gaining weight<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9201' id='answer-id-55541' class='answer answer-1' value='55541' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9201\", \"answer-id-55541\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55541' id='answer-label-55541' class='answer label-1'><span>a disturbed perception of body weight or body shape<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9201' id='answer-id-55542' class='answer answer-1' value='55542' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9201\", \"answer-id-55542\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55542' id='answer-label-55542' class='answer label-1'><span>not consuming enough calories to meet the body's energy requirements<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Low body weight alone is enough to diagnose anorexia nervosa.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9202' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9202' id='answer-id-55543' class='answer answer-2' value='55543' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9202\", \"answer-id-55543\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55543' id='answer-label-55543' class='answer label-2'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9202' id='answer-id-55544' class='answer answer-2' value='55544' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9202\", \"answer-id-55544\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55544' id='answer-label-55544' class='answer label-2'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Researchers have indicated that BMI is a __________ predictor for EDs.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9203' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9203' id='answer-id-55545' class='answer answer-3' value='55545' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9203\", \"answer-id-55545\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55545' id='answer-label-55545' class='answer label-3'><span>good<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9203' id='answer-id-55546' class='answer answer-3' value='55546' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9203\", \"answer-id-55546\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55546' id='answer-label-55546' class='answer label-3'><span>poor<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Which ED has the highest mortality of all the EDs?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9204' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9204' id='answer-id-55547' class='answer answer-4' value='55547' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9204\", \"answer-id-55547\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55547' id='answer-label-55547' class='answer label-4'><span>anorexia nervosa<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9204' id='answer-id-55548' class='answer answer-4' value='55548' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9204\", \"answer-id-55548\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55548' id='answer-label-55548' class='answer label-4'><span>bulimia nervosa<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9204' id='answer-id-55549' class='answer answer-4' value='55549' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9204\", \"answer-id-55549\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55549' id='answer-label-55549' class='answer label-4'><span>binge eating disorder<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  The DSM-5-TR has three criteria for a bulimia nervosa diagnosis, including each of the following except:<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9205' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9205' id='answer-id-55550' class='answer answer-5' value='55550' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9205\", \"answer-id-55550\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55550' id='answer-label-55550' class='answer label-5'><span>low body weight<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9205' id='answer-id-55551' class='answer answer-5' value='55551' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9205\", \"answer-id-55551\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55551' id='answer-label-55551' class='answer label-5'><span>binge eating<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9205' id='answer-id-55552' class='answer answer-5' value='55552' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9205\", \"answer-id-55552\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55552' id='answer-label-55552' class='answer label-5'><span>inappropriate compensatory behavior<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9205' id='answer-id-55553' class='answer answer-5' value='55553' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9205\", \"answer-id-55553\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55553' id='answer-label-55553' class='answer label-5'><span>self-evaluation that overly focuses on weight and body shape<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  People with _____________ are more likely to experience remission.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9206' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9206' id='answer-id-55554' class='answer answer-6' value='55554' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9206\", \"answer-id-55554\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55554' id='answer-label-55554' class='answer label-6'><span>anorexia nervosa<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9206' id='answer-id-55555' class='answer answer-6' value='55555' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9206\", \"answer-id-55555\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55555' id='answer-label-55555' class='answer label-6'><span>bulimia nervosa<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9206' id='answer-id-55556' class='answer answer-6' value='55556' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9206\", \"answer-id-55556\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55556' id='answer-label-55556' class='answer label-6'><span>binge eating disorder<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  EDs and SUDs have similar primary characteristics, including<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9207' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9207' id='answer-id-55557' class='answer answer-7' value='55557' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9207\", \"answer-id-55557\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55557' id='answer-label-55557' class='answer label-7'><span>compulsive behavior<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9207' id='answer-id-55558' class='answer answer-7' value='55558' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9207\", \"answer-id-55558\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55558' id='answer-label-55558' class='answer label-7'><span>craving<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9207' id='answer-id-55559' class='answer answer-7' value='55559' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9207\", \"answer-id-55559\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55559' id='answer-label-55559' class='answer label-7'><span>loss of control<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9207' id='answer-id-55560' class='answer answer-7' value='55560' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9207\", \"answer-id-55560\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55560' id='answer-label-55560' class='answer label-7'><span>use of food and\/or substances as maladaptive coping mechanisms<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9207' id='answer-id-55561' class='answer answer-7' value='55561' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9207\", \"answer-id-55561\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55561' id='answer-label-55561' class='answer label-7'><span>continuation of the problematic behavior despite negative consequences<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9207' id='answer-id-55562' class='answer answer-7' value='55562' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9207\", \"answer-id-55562\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55562' id='answer-label-55562' class='answer label-7'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Key signs and symptoms of EDs may include<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9208' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9208' id='answer-id-55563' class='answer answer-8' value='55563' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9208\", \"answer-id-55563\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55563' id='answer-label-55563' class='answer label-8'><span>low body temperature<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9208' id='answer-id-55564' class='answer answer-8' value='55564' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9208\", \"answer-id-55564\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55564' id='answer-label-55564' class='answer label-8'><span>dry skin<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9208' id='answer-id-55565' class='answer answer-8' value='55565' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9208\", \"answer-id-55565\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55565' id='answer-label-55565' class='answer label-8'><span>thinning hair<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9208' id='answer-id-55566' class='answer answer-8' value='55566' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9208\", \"answer-id-55566\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55566' id='answer-label-55566' class='answer label-8'><span>brittle nails<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9208' id='answer-id-55567' class='answer answer-8' value='55567' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9208\", \"answer-id-55567\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55567' id='answer-label-55567' class='answer label-8'><span>abrasions on the knuckles<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9208' id='answer-id-55568' class='answer answer-8' value='55568' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9208\", \"answer-id-55568\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55568' id='answer-label-55568' class='answer label-8'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Which of the following examples of language is preferable?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9211' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9211' id='answer-id-55581' class='answer answer-9' value='55581' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9211\", \"answer-id-55581\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55581' id='answer-label-55581' class='answer label-9'><span>obese<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9211' id='answer-id-55582' class='answer answer-9' value='55582' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9211\", \"answer-id-55582\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55582' id='answer-label-55582' class='answer label-9'><span>bulimic<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9211' id='answer-id-55583' class='answer answer-9' value='55583' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9211\", \"answer-id-55583\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55583' id='answer-label-55583' class='answer label-9'><span>anorexic<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9211' id='answer-id-55584' class='answer answer-9' value='55584' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9211\", \"answer-id-55584\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55584' id='answer-label-55584' class='answer label-9'><span>person with bulimia<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Which ED treatment was developed originally as a treatment for borderline personality disorder and has been shown to have some efficacy as a treatment for binge eating disorder?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='9212' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9212' id='answer-id-55585' class='answer answer-10' value='55585' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9212\", \"answer-id-55585\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55585' id='answer-label-55585' class='answer label-10'><span>trauma-informed care<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9212' id='answer-id-55586' class='answer answer-10' value='55586' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9212\", \"answer-id-55586\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55586' id='answer-label-55586' class='answer label-10'><span>cognitive behavioral therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9212' id='answer-id-55587' class='answer answer-10' value='55587' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9212\", \"answer-id-55587\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55587' id='answer-label-55587' class='answer label-10'><span>dialectical behavior therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-9212' id='answer-id-55588' class='answer answer-10' value='55588' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-9212\", \"answer-id-55588\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-55588' id='answer-label-55588' class='answer label-10'><span>family-based treatment<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. \u00a0She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary: \u00a0This course explores evidence-based care for clients with co-occurring substance use disorders and eating disorders. \u00a0The course examines eating disorders, eating disorder treatments, and the relationship between eating disorders and substance use disorders. \u00a0The course includes DSM-5-TR criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. \u00a0Signs and symptoms, red flags, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,10,7,104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-addiction","category-children","category-clinical","category-diagnosis-treatment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=78365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78365\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=78365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=78365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=78365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}