Treating OCD when Substance Use is Part of the Picture
This training aims to provide a helpful roadmap for making OCD treatment recommendations when substance use is also present. Topics discussed will include: the relationship of OCD and substance use, the importance of assessing the relevance of substance use to OCD treatment on a case-by case-basis, what to treat first, selecting the appropriate level and setting for OCD treatment in respect to substance use history, and parenting and family considerations. Ramifications of changing social perspectives regarding substance use for OCD treatment will also be discussed. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Be able to state how OCD and substance use intersect.
- Be able to explain how to evaluate for any given individual the relevance of substance use to OCD treatment.
- Be able to describe considerations for OCD treatment recommendations in respect to the additional presence and clinical presentation of substance use.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., ABPP
President of Scientific & Clinical Advisory Board at NBI
Dr. Jonathan Hoffman is a licensed psychologist and Board-Certified expert in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the President of the Scientific & Clinical Advisory Board at NBI and Co-Founder of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) and NBI Ranch. Dr. Hoffman serves on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and co-chairs the OCD and Autism Special Interest Group. He is the author of Stuck: Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors and has published widely on OCD, anxiety, and autism. Dr. Hoffman is a sought-after speaker and educator on OCD and autism-related topics for both professional and public audiences.
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
NBI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NBI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Authorized Continuing Education
NBI is approved by the Authorized Continuing Education program to sponsor continuing education for Board Certified Behavior Analysts. NBI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7933. NBI is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.