Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-Drug Treatment/Rehabilitation

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Video Summary

The video provides a brief overview of treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse, specifically from an employer's perspective. It emphasizes the importance of understanding drug rehabilitation in order to support employees in reentering the workforce. Treatment and rehabilitation processes often start with Medical Review Officer (MRO) interviews and may involve substance abuse professionals (SAPs). The video emphasizes the need for documentation ensuring that employees have been rehabilitated and are no longer using prohibited substances. Various treatment options are discussed, including detoxification programs, outpatient evaluation and treatment, psychoeducation, inpatient treatment programs, family therapy systems, and self-help programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.<br /><br />The importance of ongoing toxicology screens to ensure workplace safety and prevent relapse is highlighted. The video also discusses different therapeutic medications used in addiction medicine, such as disulfiram, naltrexone, methadone, buprenorphine, and suboxone. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatment programs are addressed, citing studies that show significant reductions in drug use, criminal behavior, healthcare utilization, and positive outcomes for licensed healthcare professionals. The concept of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is introduced, and the use of MAT drugs for opioid dependence is discussed. The video concludes by mentioning Alcoholics Anonymous and its historical significance as a self-help group for alcohol addiction.

Keywords

treatment and rehabilitation

substance abuse

employer's perspective

documentation

Alcoholics Anonymous