Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ATAUD
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recall the prevalence of AUD and how it varies by age, gender, and ethnicity.
Explain the nature of the relationship between alcohol use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Identify effective psychosocial and pharmacological interventions to treat alcohol use disorder.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders in the U.S.
Meet Luis
How Prevalent is Alcohol Use?
What Is a Standard Drink?
Heavy or Risky Drinking
Quick Check
What is Binge Drinking?
Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorders
AUD: Common, But Undertreated
Review
Summary
Section 3: Screening and Assessment of Alcohol Use Disorders
Screening Tests for Alcohol Use
General Screening Guidelines
DSM-5™ Criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder
Assessment of Alcohol Use Disorders
Mild Alcohol Use Disorder
Moderate and Severe Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Withdrawal
Review
Summary
Section 4: Alcohol Use Disorders in Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
AUD and Risk of Other Mental Health Diagnoses
Suicide Risk and AUD
Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
Evidence-Based Treatments
Review
Summary
Section 5: Psychosocial Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorders
Principles of Effective Treatment
Psychosocial Treatment for AUD
Group Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Motivational Interviewing
Contingency Management
Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy and Mutual Support Groups
Review
Summary
Section 6: Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders
Overview of Medication Management for AUD
Naltrexone: Oral and Extended Release
Acamprosate
Disulfiram
Other Medications for AUD: Gabapentin & Topiramate
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Brent Scobie, PhD, LCSW
Brent received his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Maine. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in a number of clinical positions at an acute care psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility and within private practice. He has provided both evaluative and therapeutic services within emergency departments and forensic, inpatient, residential, and nonresidential substance abuse and co-occurring disorders programs. His clinical interest areas include evaluation and treatment of adolescent addiction disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety disorders. He is a part-time faculty member at the University of Maine where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on subjects including substance use disorders, adult and child psychopathology, and healthcare administration and management.
Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.