Substance Use Disorder and Treatment Options

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Disclosure statements

Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:

·      Define substance use disorder (SUD) and Schedule I-V drugs as described by the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

·      Review the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

·      Review commonly abused drugs and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) statistical data associated with each drug.

·      Recognize signs and symptoms of overdose in commonly abused drugs.

·      Identify treatment and recovery options for substance use disorder and overdose.

 

Policy Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.

 

Disclosures

Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.

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