Internet CME Course: Controlled Substances Series: Fundamentals of Addiction and Addiction Treatment

Activity ID

2706

Expires

February 9, 2027

Format Type

Internet

CME Credit

1.25

Fee

$63

CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)

Description of CME Course

There are more than 20 million US citizens dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction, yet many clinicians know very little about addiction and addiction treatment. The fundamentals of addiction and addiction treatment will be introduced in this course. This includes the basic neurobiology behind addiction, the stages of treatment, and the different kinds of rehabilitation programs and modalities offered to assist in the recovery process. The FDA approved treatments used in medication assisted recovery are also discussed.

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Educational Objectives

• Describe the cycle of addiction.
• Provide rationale to support the following statement: Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease of brain.
• Utilize person-first language in discussions related to addiction treatment and recovery.
• Explain the phases of treatment for patients with substance use disorders.
• Compare the risks and benefits of the common medications used in medication assisted treatment and recovery.

Keywords

Controlled Substances, Opioids, Addiction, Addiction Treatment

Competencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Practice-based Learning & Improvement, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military