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Stimulant Use Disorder: Pathophysiology, Current Trends and Treatment

Course # 68244
Stimulant Use Disorder: Pathophysiology, Current Trends and Treatment

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Mar 15, 2022 8:00 AM – Mar 15, 2023 8:00 AM

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This program on stimulant use disorder led by a family medicine physician, licensed clinical counselor, and clinical pharmacist will review the epidemiology, trends and behaviors of use of patients who use stimulants. During the virtual hour presentation, the team will define stimulant use disorder, describe pathophysiology and identify signs and symptoms of a patient with stimulant use disorder. The program will detail the evidence-based behavioral therapy methods and novel pharmacotherapy options for treatment. It will also focus on stigma, bias, health equity and disparities among people who use drugs as well as review harm reduction strategies for people who use stimulants.

Approximate time to complete the course: One hour

Learner content includes: PowerPoint and Post-test

Participants will have 45 days from the date of their registration to complete this course. After that date, course materials will no longer be accessible.

With the support of


Vaya Health


and

GI

Audience

This program is recommended for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, care managers, care coordinators, and mental health professionals (including substance abuse counselors, social workers, psychologists, school counselors, and marriage and family therapists), and other professionals interested in this subject.

Objectives

check Recognize the epidemiology of stimulant use disorder and current data trends on use of stimulants
check Identify signs and symptoms of a patient with stimulant use disorder
check Interpret stigma, bias, health equity and disparities among people who use drugs
check Define stimulant use disorder and apply theories of pathophysiology
check Describe behavioral therapy methods and pharmacotherapy options for stimulant use disorder
check Identify harm reduction strategies for people who use stimulants

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Registration Fee

$25.00

Speakers

Olivia A. Caron, PharmD, BCACP, CPP
Caroline Carter, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Susan McDowell, MD

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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