Overview:
This presentation will cover the diagnosis of the various (opioid, alcohol, amphetamine, etc,) substance use disorders (SUD’s) and review the same 11 basic questions asked for each substance to identify whether the individual meets criteria for a “mild, moderate, or severe” SUD. Similar categories will be presented for several of the most often seen mental health disorders. We will then discuss possible scientifically validated treatment options for these disorders including medications and psychosocial services as well as appropriate levels of care. Finally, we will look at the warning signs indicating a possible return to substance use or increased psychiatric problems and ways to prevent a recurrence or relapse in these disorders. Along the way, we will compare these relapse rates and predictors of relapse for SUD, psychiatric, and other medical disorders such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
Specific Learning Objectives - Attendees will be able to:
- Describe the various standard questions asked to assess and diagnose substance use disorders.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems
- Identify the various medications available for treatment of opioid, alcohol and stimulant disorders.
- Refer to treatment approaches or modalities used in several common mental health disorders.
- Identify the top 4 predictors of relapse in these and other medical disorders.