iCARE's Understanding and Overcoming Substance Use Disorders Conference

Course overview

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Define terms relevant to this discussion on substance use and Describe psychosocial motivators for substance use; Examine the underlying pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal; Identify the most popular 'legal high' substances sold at gas stations and smoke shops; Compare the mechanistic ways tobacco from cigarettes, vaping, hookah, and cannabis affect brain function; Recognize some of the most misused prescription medications and their common misuse patterns; Identify the safety considerations of the use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy; Describe the pharmacology and physiological effects of medical cannabis; Use tools designed to screen for illicit substance use and misuse; Identify and utilize resources to assist individuals with substance use disorders.