Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-2020 Online Tab 4

2020 Online Tab 4 - MRO Syllabus

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The document discusses substance use disorders and treatment options. It provides information on substance use disorder terminology and the classes of drugs commonly associated with these disorders. The document also outlines the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder according to the DSM-V.<br /><br />It highlights the importance of not relying solely on a positive toxicology screen for diagnosing a substance use disorder, as it may not necessarily indicate a problem. The document explores the various terms often used interchangeably with substance use disorder, such as addiction, alcoholism, and chemical dependency.<br /><br />Several slides explain the criteria for diagnosing a substance use disorder according to the DSM-V, including craving or strong desire to use, tolerance, withdrawal, continued use despite negative consequences, and unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use. Other criteria include spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the substance, as well as negative impacts on social, occupational, or recreational activities.<br /><br />The document also provides information on different types of substance use, including experimental use, recreational use, and circumstantial use. It outlines the five target drug families of abuse identified by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates/opioids, and phencyclidine (PCP).<br /><br />The document further discusses the routes of administration for various drugs, such as oral, injectable, smoked, snorted, and patch. It provides an overview of the basic categories of psychoactive substances, including opioids, psychedelics/hallucinogens, stimulants, sedatives, and inhalants.<br /><br />The document concludes with information on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of AA. It emphasizes the importance of personal recovery and self-help support systems in the treatment and rehabilitation of substance use disorders.

Keywords

substance use disorders

treatment options

diagnostic criteria

addiction

tolerance

withdrawal

target drug families

routes of administration

psychoactive substances

Alcoholics Anonymous