Mastering Addiction Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Non-Specialists

Stay ahead in the field of addiction medicine with our case-based CME course, specifically designed for non-specialists. Led by Dr. Antoine Douaihy, this comprehensive program covers the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of patients with substance use disorders.

Course Objectives

• Discuss integrated treatment of co-occurring substance use disorder and psychiatric illness
• List adverse consequences faced by patients undergoing long-term opioid therapy and serious illness
• Explain the caveats in treating pregnant women with substance use disorder
• Compare treatment strategies for opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorder
• List the principles of motivational interviewing in the context of substance use disorders
• Compare inherent dilemmas in treating chronic pain and acute pain and substance use disorder

Intended Audience

This educational activity is designed for internists, family physicians, general psychiatrists, emergency physicians, adolescent medicine doctors, pediatricians, and general neurologists seeking to enhance their knowledge in addiction medicine.

Expert-Led Topics and Sessions

1. Addiction: An Overview – Dr. Antoine Douaihy
2. Neurobiological Aspects of Substance Use Disorder – Dr. Jody Glance
3. Screening, Evaluation, and Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorders – Dr. Daniel Cohen
4. Management of Intoxication, Withdrawal, and Perioperative Care in Individuals Using Substances – Dr. Tiffany Reid
5. Alcohol Use Disorder – Dr. Antoine Douaihy
6. Stimulant Use Disorder – Dr. James R. Latronica
7. Opioid Use Disorder – Dr. Julie Kmiec
8. Sedative, Hypnotic, and Anxiolytic (Benzodiazepine) Use Disorder – Dr. Tae Woo Park
9. Cannabis Use Disorder – Dr. Thersilla Oberbarnscheidt
10. Tobacco Use Disorder – Dr. Melanie Yabs
11. Treating Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorder – Dr. Mark Ilgen
12. Acute Pain and Substance Use Disorder – Dr. Julie Wilson Childers
13. Brief Interventions for Substance Use Disorders – Dr. Cassandra Boness
14. The Treatment of Patients with Substance Use Disorders and Co-occurring Psychiatric Illness – Dr. Roger D. Weiss
15. Harm Reduction Strategies – Dr. Janice Pringle
16. Women and Pregnancy – Dr. Jody Glance
17. Medication Assisted Treatment for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder – Dr. Marla Kushner
18. Healthcare and Racial Disparities in Addiction Treatment – Dr. Antoine Douaihy
19. Chronic Pain and Long-term Opioid Therapy: Evidence-based Management – Dr. Jessica S. Merlin
20. Pain and Opioid Complexity in Individuals with Serious Illness – Dr. Jessica S. Merlin

Course Details:

• Date of Original Release: December 31, 2022
• Date Credits Expire: December 31, 2025

Take the first step towards enhancing your skills in addiction medicine. Enroll in this comprehensive CME course today!