AOHC Encore 2024-110 Substance Use Disorder in the Workplace: How to Identify and Provide Recovery Support as OCC Med Clinicians

110 Substance Use Disorder in the Workplace: How to Identify and Provide Recovery Support as OCC Med Clinicians

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Video Summary

In the video transcript, Dr. Yang, an Associate Program Director for Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program, discussed substance use disorder in the workplace. He emphasized the importance of identifying and providing recovery support as an occupational medicine clinician. Dr. Yang highlighted the criteria for diagnosing substance use disorder as per the DSM-5, focusing on excessive use, unsuccessful attempts to cut down, time spent obtaining the substance, craving, interference with occupation, interpersonal trouble, hazardous use, medical or psychological issues, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms. He also addressed the importance of using language that does not stigmatize individuals with substance use disorder. Dr. Yang discussed treatment options, including SBIRT, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies. He also answered questions related to managing employees with substance use disorder, discussing the impact of THC in the workforce and the frequency of monitoring tests for alcohol abuse. Additionally, he touched on the rescheduling of marijuana and its potential impact on substance abuse treatment. Dr. Yang emphasized the need for collaborative discussions with treating providers and the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorder in the workplace.

Keywords

Dr. Yang

Associate Program Director

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency Program

Substance Use Disorder

DSM-5

Recovery Support

Stigmatization

SBIRT

Motivational Interviewing

Harm Reduction Strategies