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Module 1: Overview of Substance Use Disorders
Description
Understanding addiction is essential to successfully addressing it. In this overview of substance use disorders we discuss the spectrum of use, neurobiological responses to substances, theories that explain the disorders, public health impact and epidemiology, comorbidity, and integrated care for this chronic condition.
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who are treating patients with substance use disorder (SUD).
Presenters
Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM | Chair, Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS); Professor of Community Health Sciences & Medicine
Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to:

  • Identify the spectrum of substance use
  • Describe neurobiological responses to substances
  • Assess existing theories regarding substance use disorders
  • Use accurate clinical terminology
  • Describe the basic epidemiology and public health impact of the disorder
  • List common comorbidities in people with substance use disorder
  • Describe how chronic disease treatment applies to addiction

Core Competencies as a result of participating in this activity:   
Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Medical Knowledge
Patient Care
 
Method of participation in the activity

In order to receive maximum credit, learners must: 

1. Review the materials provided in this module.
2. Earn a minimum cumulative score of 80% on the post-test. 
3. Complete an evaluation to assess satisfaction and plans for individual and/or team practice change.
4. Follow instructions at the end of the course regarding how to retrieve a certificate.* 

*Credit will not be awarded unless all components of the program are completed.  Partial credit will not be awarded.

Summary
Availability: Retired
Cost: FREE
Credit Offered:
No Credit Offered
Recommended
 
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Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 and grant no. 1H79TI085588 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

 
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