Alpha Education

Substance Use Disorders

Category
Dental
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Dental providers can effectively tailor oral healthcare recommendations by categorizing patients based on their substance use. The Social User engages in substance use casually, without it dominating their lives, exhibiting no harm or repetitive patterns. The Substance Abuser may quit and resume normal life, including binge users with irregular patterns but susceptibility to issues. The Addict, grappling with compulsive drug seeking and use despite harm, may transition between substances, a phenomenon known as transference. Understanding these distinctions aids in providing customized care and support for patients with varying levels of substance involvement.

This course covers

- Introduction - Learning Objectives - Overview of Substance Abuse - Nicotine Use & Addiction - Alcohol Use & Addiction - Prescription Medication Use & Addiction - Illegal Drug Use & Addiction - Dental Clinician/Patient Communication Regarding Illegal Drug Use - Conclusion

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