DEA Addiction Medicine Essentials-263576

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The presentation by Dr. Gregory Landy, on behalf of the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, covers the medical management of alcohol use problems, emphasizing the issues of comorbidity, the neurobiology of alcohol, and treatment strategies. Alcohol-related issues are a prominent cause of death and disability in the U.S., linked to significant health problems including various cancers, liver disease, and neurologic conditions. The presentation addresses the epidemiology of alcohol use disorders, highlighting that alcoholism often goes undetected due to various reasons, including patient denial and insufficient screening practices by healthcare professionals.<br /><br />Treatment focuses on motivational enhancement, behavioral therapies, and pharmacological interventions. The presentation discusses withdrawal symptoms management, including the use of tools like the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CWA), and various pharmacotherapies such as disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate, and topiramate. Each medication's usage, contraindications, and side effects are explained.<br /><br />Overall, the session emphasizes that treating alcohol use disorders requires a multifaceted approach involving medical, social, and family support systems, and encourages continuous monitoring and adaptation based on emerging research.

Keywords

Alcohol Use Disorders

Comorbidity

Neurobiology

Treatment Strategies

Pharmacological Interventions

Withdrawal Management

Motivational Enhancement

Behavioral Therapies