Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant Training-Substance Use Disorders

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Video Summary

In this video, two addiction medicine specialists discuss substance use disorders and the different classes of substance abuse. The term "substance abuse" is now referred to as "substance use disorders." A positive drug screen simply indicates the presence of a substance at or above a certain level and does not imply a diagnosis of addiction or impairment. Official definitions of substance misuse are provided by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). Substance use disorder is defined as a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to impairment or distress. There are criteria to determine the severity of the disorder. Experimental drug use involves short-term use for curiosity or social pressure, while circumstantial drug use occurs for specific purposes. The video discusses the five classes of drugs tested in the federal program and their potential effects, including dependence, intoxication, withdrawal, and psychiatric disorders. In the next module, the categories of psychoactive substances will be reviewed in more detail. No credits were provided in the transcript.

Keywords

substance use disorders

positive drug screen

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

substance misuse

five classes of drugs