Common Substances and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Course
Common Substances and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Course is organized by Physicians Insurance - A Mutual Company.
Origination: Apr 2022
Expiration: Dec 2025
Description:
People have used substances since ancient times. Sometimes substances were used as medicine to treat an ailment, for recreation, or to support spiritual practices. The desire to find ways to feel or think differently is a normal part of the human experience. However, some people who use drugs develop patterns of compulsive use that are hard for them to control due to how the drug impacts their brain. They can experience harmful, even fatal, consequences. In 2019, the results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 20.4 million people or 7.4% of the population of the U.S. had a substance use disorder (SAMHSA, 2020a). As behavioral health providers, we have opportunities in our interactions with clients to address thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors around substance use. We can support clients by learning about substances, and the impact of substances, work to prevent or identify problematic use and substance use disorders, as well as offer information about treatment or provide treatment to clients.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify at least four types of substances used and how they affect the body.
• Recognize aspects of problematic use and elements of the diagnosis of a substance use disorder.
• Recall at least three evidence-based treatments of substance use disorders
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