SUBSTANCE ABUSE: TYPES OF TREATMENT

Course overview

Substance abuse (SA) can result in severe physiological and psychological dependence, requiring various types of treatment. SA should be treated by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare clinicians, including physicians (specialists in mental health, internal medicine, primary care), nurses, SA counselors, and social workers. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of treatment types for SA, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.