Substance Abuse: Psychopharmacology and Treatment

Course overview

Substance Abuse is becoming the predominant health epidemic challenge of the current era. In 2013, there were roughly 2,400 deaths due to substance abuse, and in 2016, there were over 50,000 deaths due to substance abuse. The most commonly fatal substances are analgesics, antidepressants, alcohol, central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, and cardiovascular agents. It is imperative that all healthcare providers understand the psycho-social dynamics linked to substance abuse, the pharmacology of substances of abuse, and available treatments. This course is aimed at improving healthcare professionals' and athletic trainers' skills regarding identification, characterization, and assessment of substance abuse.