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Substance Abuse and Addiction

Foster Care: Risk and Support for At Risk Youth CME / ABIM MOC / CE Knowing how to help children in foster care is vital. Do you know how to best screen for their needs and support them?
Medscape Education Pediatrics, March 2023
What Are the Risks to Spouses of Patients With Cancer? CME / ABIM MOC / CE A recent study assesses the risk for psychiatric disorders among spouses of adults with cancer.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2023
Sleep Complaints In Major Depressive Disorder: Red Flags For Other Psychiatric Disorders? CME / ABIM MOC / CE A recent study analyzes the relationship between sleep complaints and psychiatric disorders following a major depressive episode.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2023
What’s New in Cholangiocarcinoma: Updates From the Annual American Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium CME / ABIM MOC Are you up to date on the latest data on the management of cholangiocarcinoma and how it applies to clinical practice?
Medscape Education Oncology, February 2023
CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain — United States, 2022 CME / ABIM MOC / CE What are the new updates to the guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain in adults?
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, February 2023
Can Lifestyle Changes Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk? CME / ABIM MOC / CE The EPIC study offers a clear message that the healthcare team could give their patients and CRC screening participants to improve CRC prevention.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2023
Is Greater Coffee Consumption in Severe Hypertension Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Mortality? CME / ABIM MOC / CE A study in Japan may support the claim that people with severe hypertension should avoid drinking more than 2 cups of coffee daily.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2023
Did Endocarditis Associated With Drug Use Increase During COVID? CME / ABIM MOC / CE Can COVID-19 increase risk for endocarditis among high-risk patients?
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2023
Can Early Lung Cancer Screening Improve Long-Term Survival Rates? CME / ABIM MOC / CE A new study examines the 10-year lung cancer survival rate for adults who receive prompt surgery for screening-detected stage I lung cancer.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2023
Is Lung Damage More Extensive in Marijuana or Cigarette Smokers? CME / ABIM MOC / CE A new study looks at marijuana use and its effect on the lungs.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2023
Can Electrolyte Abnormalities Predict Future Eating Disorder Diagnoses? CME / ABIM MOC / CE A new study suggests that prior electrolyte abnormalities might predict a higher risk for an incident eating disorder.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2023
Updates on Clinical Use of Non-Steroidal Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes CME / ABIM MOC Do you know where SGLT2 inhibitors and nonsteroidal MRAs fit in the treatment of your patients who have CKD and T2D?
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, January 2023
Can Smokers’ Risk Be Improved When Switching From Cigarettes to Vaping? CME / ABIM MOC / CE Cigarettes contain more nicotine metabolites, but e-cigarettes are catching up.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2022
New Data Highlight Addictive Behaviors Among US Youth Using E-Cigarettes CME / ABIM MOC / CE The link between frequent e-cigarette use and addictive behavior in adolescents is assessed.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2022
Disparities in Current Cigarette Smoking Among Adults With Mental Health Conditions—United States, 2019–2020 CME / ABIM MOC A new study highlights higher rates of cigarette smoking among adults with mental illness and variables associated with smoking in this population.
Preventing Chronic Disease, December 2022
Current Perspectives in Mood Disorders CME / ABIM MOC / CE Refine your clinical skills by hearing from top experts who provide thought provoking viewpoints and cutting-edge research on clinical care for patients with mood disorders.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2022
The Science of Sleep CME / ABIM MOC / CE Can improving sleep help with psychiatric disorders? Learn about the bidirectional relationship between sleep disorders and psychiatric disorders.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2022
The Importance of Noninvasive Screening in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease CME / ABIM MOC Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is present in 1 in 4 people. Learn how to assess risk for liver fibrosis in your patients with NAFLD in this video lecture.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2022
Re-Evaluating Hepatorenal Syndrome Management: A Practical Discussion CME / ABIM MOC Did you know that up to 50% of patients hospitalized with cirrhosis have acute kidney injury (AKI)? Experts discuss the latest guidelines and treatment options.
Medscape Education Gastroenterology, November 2022
Clinical and Epidemiologic Characteristics and Therapeutic Management of Patients With Vibrio Infections, Bay of Biscay, France, 2001–2019 CME / ABIM MOC A new study highlights the microbiology and effect of infection with Vibrio spp.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, November 2022

What Are the Risks to Spouses of Patients With Cancer? CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 3, 2023
Sleep Complaints In Major Depressive Disorder: Red Flags For Other Psychiatric Disorders? CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 24, 2023
Can Lifestyle Changes Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk? CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 17, 2023
Is Greater Coffee Consumption in Severe Hypertension Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Mortality? CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 10, 2023
Did Endocarditis Associated With Drug Use Increase During COVID? CME / ABIM MOC / CE
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 3, 2023

About Substance Abuse and Addiction

Substance abuse and addiction are characterized by a strong physiologic and emotional dependence on a particular agent. The causes of substance abuse are complex and involve genetic, neurobiological, and psychosocial factors. The early signs of substance abuse and drug addiction may not be apparent, but substance abuse testing can identify the use of illicit agents. Treatment frequently involves substance abuse counseling, but a more effective intervention is substance abuse prevention.

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