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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.
5 Lessons
14:40 min
Introducing addiction intro
0:38 min
Using the language of addiction
6:51 min
Examining the impact of stigma
3:40 min
Detecting unhealthy substance use
3:31 min
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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.
5 Lessons
16:30 min
The addiction assessment intro
0:27 min
Taking a history
6:09 min
Looking for complications
3:12 min
Gathering more data
6:42 min
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.
4 Lessons
11:44 min
Mastering the neuroscience intro
0:23 min
Reviewing the maladaptive neurobiology of addiction
4:28 min
Grasping pharmacokinetics
6:53 min
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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.
5 Lessons
19:13 min
Behavioral approaches intro
0:25 min
Assessing readiness for change
5:59 min
Enhancing motivation
6:26 min
Capitalizing on motivation to change behavior
6:23 min
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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.
5 Lessons
17:36 min
Tobacco use disorder intro
0:29 min
Targeting tobacco use
4:31 min
Replacing the nicotine
6:15 min
Prescribing non-nicotine treatments
6:21 min
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.
5 Lessons
20:28 min
Alcohol use disorder intro
0:28 min
Identifying alcohol withdrawal syndromes
4:48 min
Managing alcohol withdrawal
7:19 min
Prescribing maintenance pharmacotherapy
7:53 min
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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.
5 Lessons
24:18 min
Opioid use disorder intro
0:33 min
Reviewing the benefits of treatment
7:03 min
Using opioid agonist therapy
10:43 min
Managing patients with acute pain
5:59 min
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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.
4 Lessons
12:04 min
Cannabis use disorder intro
0:30 min
Reviewing the pharmacology of cannabis
6:34 min
Managing the complications of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder
5:00 min
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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.
6 Lessons
23:01 min
Stimulant use disorders intro
0:31 min
Outlining stimulant use disorders
7:14 min
Characterizing cocaine addiction
5:37 min
Mastering methamphetamine addiction
3:58 min
Managing acute intoxication and long-term treatment
5:41 min
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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.
7 Lessons
28:29 min
Club drugs and benzodiazepines intro
0:36 min
Recognizing MDMA use and its complications
5:49 min
Recognizing bath salt use and its complications
3:40 min
Recognizing synthetic cannabinoid use and its complications
4:44 min
Recognizing PCP use and its complications
5:07 min
Recognizing benzodiazepine use and its complications
8:33 min
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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.
6 Lessons
23:17 min
Interpreting the urine intro
0:29 min
Incorporating urine drug screening
6:05 min
Interpreting abnormal urine drug screen results
9:26 min
Responding to unexpected findings
5:46 min
Interpreting the urine quiz
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Essentials of Addiction Medicine outro
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