What are some specific counseling techniques from the course textbook used in working with persons who have depressive and bipolar disorders? Explain.  
Include at least one scholarly source to support your response. Cite any scholarly references accordingly using in-text citations and a reference list. 
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4) Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders, and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse. 
14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders. 
23) Understand and appropriately apply agency-specific policies and procedures for handling crises