Drug and Alcohol Use

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

21 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition includes 10 separate classes of drugs of abuse, which include alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics, stimulants, and tobacco, and other substances. These drugs produce such an intense activation of the reward system that the individuals using them may neglect activities that were once routine. This activity reviews the abuse of drugs and alcohol in the United States and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in helping curb abuse and treat addiction.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the risk factors for drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Identify the epidemiology of drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Describe the evaluation of a patient suspected of drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Explain a well-coordinated interprofessional team approach to provide effective care to patients affected by drug and alcohol abuse.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information



Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

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