Arguably, anxiety is the most common coexisting symptom in recovering individuals. Anxiety disorders of one type or another are the most common coexisting condition with chemical dependency. Estimates of the prevalence of anxiety disorders in CD clients range from 10% to 44%. When is the anxiety that occurs during the active stage of the illness or during recovery something other than the natural predictable anxiety that occurs as a function of change? In this workshop participants will: review the several clinical presentations of anxiety disorders and CD, address the perennial question of which came first and which caused which problem, identify at least 4 methods for assessing this problem, and identify at least 4 strategies for addressing the anxiety disordered CD client. The anxiety disorders that will be focused on include; the social phobias, simple phobias, generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Problems that this population may have with connecting with sources of self help will be reviewed as well as strategies for helping them to do so.

William L. Mock is the Executive Director of the Center for Interpersonal Development and the Chief Trainer for the Ohio Institute for Addiction Studies. His academic degrees include a Doctorate in Psychology and Masters in Social Work. He is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. He has expertise in chemical dependency treatment, family systems treatment and organizational systems development. He has provided training and consultation in several countries to such diverse groups as treatment/prevention providers, family therapists, industry leaders, educators, administrators and criminal justice personnel.