Impact of Alcohol Use on Opioid and Stimulant Overdoses: Implications for Screening and Treatment
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Impact of Alcohol Use on Opioid and Stimulant Overdoses: Implications for Screening and Treatment
Host: American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT)
Recorded: August 29, 2024
On-Demand Course
Overview
This 60-minute webinar presented by Dr. Rachel Culbreth, Dr. Rob Hendrickson, and Dr. Paul Wax provides an overview of the effect of alcohol and opioid and stimulant overdoses. This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of alcohol use among those who use opioids and stimulants.
- Examine the concurrent substances that are present in polysubstance overdoses involving alcohol compared to those without alcohol in the Drug Overdose ToxicoSurveillance (DOTS) program.
- Discuss the implications of alcohol use disorder screening and treatment in the ED using case presentation examples of opioid or stimulant overdoses.
Open Registration: 08/29/2024 - 08/29/2027
Close Access Date: 09/29/2027
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Rachel Culbreth, PhD, MPH
Research Director, ToxIC
American College of Medical Toxicology
Paul Wax, MD, FACMT
Executive Director
American College of Medical Toxicology
Rob Hendrickson, MD, FACMT
Medical Director
Oregon Poison Center
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