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Overview of Substance Use Disorders
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This video is an overview of substance use disorders presented by Dr. Myra Mathis, an Addiction Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry. The video is part of the Providers Clinical Support System MAT SUD 101 series, which aims to train healthcare professionals in evidence-based practices for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders and other substance use disorders.<br /><br />The video covers various topics related to substance use disorders, including the spectrum of substance use, accurate clinical terminology, epidemiology, neurobiology, addiction as a chronic disease, association of addiction with other conditions, harm reduction, and the integration of addiction treatment into general medical and psychiatric care.<br /><br />Dr. Mathis explains the different levels of substance use, from abstinence to low-risk use, unhealthy use, and harmful use. She also discusses the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder according to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Edition 5, including criteria such as craving, dependence, and withdrawal.<br /><br />The video highlights the neurobiological responses to substances and how repeated drug use can change brain function. It emphasizes that addiction is a chronic disease with defined causes, including genetic and environmental factors. Dr. Mathis also discusses the risk and protective factors for developing substance use disorders, such as genetics, age of onset, and psychological factors.<br /><br />The video emphasizes the importance of harm reduction strategies in mitigating the medical consequences and social stigmas of substance use. It also suggests integrating addiction treatment into general medical and psychiatric care settings to increase access and utilization of treatment.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of substance use disorders, discussing their various aspects and providing evidence-based information for healthcare professionals.
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Keywords
Substance use disorders
Dr. Myra Mathis
Addiction Psychiatrist
Providers Clinical Support System
Opioid use disorders
Chronic disease
Harm reduction
Diagnostic criteria
Neurobiological responses
Access to treatment
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