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Chapter 1

Introducing addiction

This chapter provides a framework for how to screen, diagnose, and characterize substance use disorders using accurate language.
4 lessons
15m
Introducing addiction intro
1m
Using the language of addiction
7m
Examining the impact of stigma
4m
Detecting unhealthy substance use
4m
Introducing addiction quiz
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Chapter 2

The addiction assessment

This chapter covers conducting an addiction history and physical using nonjudgmental, patient-centered language that assesses for complications of substance use disorders.
4 lessons
17m
The addiction assessment intro
1m
Taking a history
7m
Looking for complications
4m
Gathering more data
7m
The addiction assessment quiz
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Chapter 3

Mastering the neuroscience

Not a neurobiologist? No worries! Here, we’ll help you identify the addictive potential of various substances, accompanying withdrawal states, and pharmacotherapy approaches.
3 lessons
12m
Mastering the neuroscience intro
1m
Reviewing the maladaptive neurobiology of addiction
5m
Grasping pharmacokinetics
7m
Mastering the neuroscience quiz
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Chapter 4

Behavioral approaches

This chapter reviews integrating principles of motivational interviewing into conversations with patients to increase engagement in treatment.
4 lessons
20m
Behavioral approaches intro
1m
Assessing readiness for change
6m
Enhancing motivation
7m
Capitalizing on motivation to change behavior
7m
Behavioral approaches quiz
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Chapter 5

Tobacco use disorder

Need to counsel a patient about quitting smoking? This chapter compares and contrasts the available treatment options for tobacco use disorder.
4 lessons
18m
Tobacco use disorder intro
1m
Targeting tobacco use
5m
Replacing the nicotine
7m
Prescribing non-nicotine treatments
7m
Tobacco use disorder quiz
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Chapter 6

Alcohol use disorder

Here, we cover evidence-based medication for alcohol use disorder and safely managing alcohol detoxification in the inpatient or outpatient setting.
4 lessons
21m
Alcohol use disorder intro
1m
Identifying alcohol withdrawal syndromes
5m
Managing alcohol withdrawal
8m
Prescribing maintenance pharmacotherapy
8m
Alcohol use disorder quiz
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Chapter 7

Opioid use disorder

In this chapter, you’ll master the practical differences between buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone in the treatment of patients with opioid use disorder.
4 lessons
25m
Opioid use disorder intro
1m
Reviewing the benefits of treatment
8m
Using opioid agonist therapy
11m
Managing patients with acute pain
6m
Opioid use disorder quiz
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Chapter 8

Cannabis use disorder

This chapter will help you distinguish between recreational use of cannabis compared with cannabis use disorder and determine when treatment is warranted.
3 lessons
13m
Cannabis use disorder intro
1m
Reviewing the pharmacology of cannabis
7m
Managing the complications of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder
5m
Cannabis use disorder quiz
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Chapter 9

Stimulant use disorders

Here, we’ll distinguish between powdered cocaine, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine as well as the variety of manifestations associated with acute and chronic use of each.
5 lessons
24m
Stimulant use disorders intro
1m
Outlining stimulant use disorders
8m
Characterizing cocaine addiction
6m
Mastering methamphetamine addiction
4m
Managing acute intoxication and long-term treatment
6m
Stimulant use disorders quiz
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Chapter 10

Club drugs and benzodiazepines

In this chapter, you’ll master identifying the variety of club drug toxidromes and how to effectively treat patients who present with acute intoxication.
6 lessons
29m
Club drugs and benzodiazepines intro
1m
Recognizing MDMA use and its complications
6m
Recognizing bath salt use and its complications
4m
Recognizing synthetic cannabinoid use and its complications
5m
Recognizing PCP use and its complications
6m
Recognizing benzodiazepine use and its complications
9m
Club drugs and benzodiazepines quiz
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Chapter 11

Interpreting the urine

This chapter covers interpreting urine drug testing results in the context of opioid prescribing as well as monitoring and reviewing basic drug metabolism principles.
5 lessons
24m
Interpreting the urine intro
1m
Incorporating urine drug screening
7m
Interpreting abnormal urine drug screen results
10m
Responding to unexpected findings
6m
Interpreting the urine quiz
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Essentials of Addiction Medicine outro
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Stephen R. Holt, MD
Stephen is the Associate Program Director of Yale Primary Care Residency, Yale University School of Medicine, USA.
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