Unlock the Secrets of Addiction Medicine with the ASAM 2023 Review Course

This comprehensive online course offers 16 hours of on-demand lectures, carefully crafted to prepare physicians and healthcare professionals for the addiction medicine exam and a career in this field. Recorded from the ASAM 2023 Review Course, these lectures feature an outstanding lineup of faculty, ensuring you receive the highest quality education.

Comprehensive Curriculum, Unparalleled Faculty

The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine is the essential foundation for those pursuing a career in addiction medicine. With a comprehensive curriculum covering:

• Neurobiology and pharmacology
• Individual substances and ethical concerns

This course provides a streamlined overview of addiction medicine, delivered by an exceptional faculty lineup.

Target Audience and ACGME Competencies

This introductory and intermediate-level activity is designed for:

• Physicians preparing for the ABPM or AOA Board Certification Examination in addiction medicine
• Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians
• Researchers, residents, fellows, students, and counselors

This activity addresses all 6 ACGME Competencies, including:

• Patient Care and Procedural Skills
• Medical Knowledge
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Systems-Based Practice

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate practical knowledge on the neurobiology of addiction and its application in clinical settings
• Describe the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on individuals
• Diagnose addiction and differentiate it from other medical or psychiatric disorders
• Explain various pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments for addictive disorders
• Describe the precipitants of relapse and current evidence-based practices to prevent and manage relapse

Course Topics

• Review Course Virtual Office Hours – 2023
• Treatment for Different Stages of Life – Adolescents, Young Adults, and the Elderly – 2023
• Tobacco Use Disorder – Public Health and Practice – 2023
• Stimulant Use Disorder – From Neurobiology to Public Health – 2023
• Sedative Use Disorder – Research and Practice – 2023
• Psychosocial Interventions – Mutual Help, Psychotherapy, and Social Support – 2023
• Psychosocial Interventions – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing – 2023
• Psychiatric Co-Morbidities – Complexities of Diagnosis and Care – 2023
• Prevention and Public Health – From Theory to Practice – 2023
• Pregnancy and Newborns – Considerations from Science to Systems – 2023
• Pharmacology and Toxicology – Principles, Applications, and Limitations – 2023
• Pain and Addiction – Trends and Treatments – 2023
• Other Classes of Drugs – Pharmacology and Epidemiology – 2023
• Opioid Use Disorder – Science, History, and Clinical Implications – 2023
• Neurobiology of Addiction – Key Concepts and Models – 2023
• Medical Co-Morbidities – Diagnosis, Prevention and Complications – 2023
• Interesting Cases – Applying Concepts to Unexpected Real-Life Scenarios – 2023
• Genetics and Gender – Impacts on Diagnosis and Care – 2023
• Evolution of Addiction and Treatment – History and Impact – 2023
• Ethics and the Law – Principles and Implications – 2023
• Epidemiology – Core Concepts and Applications – 2023
• Cannabis Use Disorder – Science, Trends, and Clinical Implications – 2023
• Behavioral Addiction – Criteria, Challenges, and Considerations – 2023
• Becoming Certified – Pathways, Insights, and Preparation Strategies – 2023
• Alcohol Use Disorder – Neurobiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment – 2023

Enhance your knowledge and skills in addiction medicine with this comprehensive online course. Register now and take the first step towards a successful career in this field.