Addiction Medicine: An Introduction

Addiction continues to be a devastating disease that has a huge impact on the lives of millions. Patients with substance use disorders (SUD) are often not receiving the treatment they need, despite these 'consequences'. Treatment barriers include'stigma'around substance use, inadequate medical training,'skepticism about medications and treatment, and lack of clinician confidence in treating patients with addiction. This ExpertTrack will teach you evidence-based methods to help you overcome these obstacles and provide better care for patients. This course will give you a solid understanding of patient-centred care, which has been proven to increase recovery and survival rates for patients suffering from addiction. You will learn the skills and knowledge to treat SUDs using chronic care management. This interactive, application-oriented approach will give you the foundation you need to understand and practice treating SUDs using a chronic care management model. You will be able to manage addiction as a chronic condition, which will help you improve your care. Learn about the neurobiology and causes of substance abuse disorders. You will examine the social, biological, and psychological factors that all interact to create a risk of addiction. Learn about the neurobiology and treatment of SUDs. Understanding the impact of stigma on addiction treatment Stigma can be a significant barrier to treatment. Patients can be ashamed of their SUD stigma and prevent them from seeking treatment. This ExpertTrack will examine the stigma surrounding addiction and how attitudes, beliefs and stigma regarding SUD patients affect therapeutic response, treatment effectiveness and outcomes. Learn how stigmatizing language can negatively impact healthcare providers' perceptions, and what you can do about it. The American Society of Addiction Medicine experts will guide you. This national medical specialty society is dedicated to improving access and quality of addiction treatment.