Chapter List Guidelines In a nutshellAbout these guidelinesPart A: About co-occurring conditionsA1: What are co-occurring conditions?A2: How common are co-occurring conditions and why are they of concern?A3: Guiding principlesFirst, do no harmWork within your capacityEngage in ongoing professional developmentRecognise that the management of co-occurring conditions is part of AOD workers’ core businessProvide equity of access to careAdopt a ‘no wrong door’ policyRecognise that co-occurring conditions are common and all clients should be routinely screenedConduct ongoing monitoring of symptoms and assessment of client outcomesFocus on engaging the client in treatmentAdopt a holistic approach that focuses on treating the person, not the illnessAdopt a client-centred approachAdopt a trauma-informed care approachEmphasise the collaborative nature of treatmentHave realistic expectationsExpress confidence in the effectiveness of the treatment programAdopt a non-judgemental attitudeAdopt a non-confrontational approach to treatmentInvolve families and carers in treatmentInvolve peers in treatmentConsult and collaborate with other health care providersEnsure continuity of careA4: Classification of disordersPart B: Responding to co-occurring conditionsPart C: Specific population groupsAppendicesAbbreviationsGlossaryReferencesDisclaimer and acknowledgements Download full Guidelines Order a free hard copy Emphasise the collaborative nature of treatment Download page Clients with co-occurring conditions often feel that they have very little control over their lives. It is important they understand that you will be working together throughout treatment, to help them re-establish a sense of autonomy and control. Collaborative approaches to decision-making about treatment, such as shared decision-making, have been shown to support clients with co-occurring conditions take a more active and informed role in their decision-making about treatment, in line with most clients’ preferences for involvement in treatment decision-making [142]. Shared decision-making may also facilitate agreement between clinicians and clients in terms of treatment decisions and treatment goals, as well as shared perceptions of the working alliance [142]. Download section Previous Next