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The consumption of hallucinogenic drugs has the potential to result in short-term and long-term negative outcomes. A negative reaction to hallucinations that result upon ingestion of these drugs (a 'bad trip') can present with similar signs and symptoms of mental illness, particularly psychosis and schizophrenia. Therefore, careful patient history and knowledge of the signs of hallucinogen intoxication can facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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This course provides up-to-date information regarding demographics and characteristics of cannabis users, history of therapeutic and recreational use, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, clinical signs and symptoms, biologic and behavioral manifestations of short-term and long-term usage, as well as pharmacotherapy, psychosocial, 12-step, and alternative therapy for persons seeking recovery from compulsive use and addiction to cannabis.

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This course provides information regarding the characteristics of patients with opioid use disorder; the mechanism of opioid action and the neurobiology of opioid addiction; the epidemiology, diagnosis and risk factors of opioid abuse and dependence; and pharmacologic, psychosocial, 12-step/self-help, and alternative therapies that are effective in treating opioid use disorders.

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A course designed for health and mental health professionals covering methamphetamine addiction identification, treatment, and referral. The course addresses epidemiology, pharmacology, neurobiology of stimulant addiction, comorbid conditions, withdrawal, treatment approaches, and prognosis of methamphetamine use disorder.

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Course covering cocaine use disorder including history, demographics, risk factors, biologic and behavioral characteristics of addiction, brain changes from chronic stimulant abuse, treatment options, withdrawal, associated conditions, and management of protracted withdrawal, psychoses, craving, and aggressive behavior.

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A course providing up-to-date information on novel psychoactive substances, including the evolution of synthetic drug use, demographic characteristics of users, pharmacology, mechanism of action, acute effects, approaches to manage toxicity, possible long-term effects, and prevention or treatment of novel psychoactive substance abuse.

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This course assists healthcare providers to develop an appreciation for sensory integration and processing problems and the delivery of health care from the point of view of these patients with sensory processing dysfunction.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating psychiatric illness affecting approximately 2.5% of the population. Characterized by recurrent thoughts or worries (obsessions) and a strong desire to perform certain actions or activities (compulsions), OCD has a significant effect on day-to-day functioning and on quality of life. This course will discuss the epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of OCD. Then, it will review the first-line treatments, recommended duration of therapy, and options for patients who do not respond to initial therapy.

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This course will review the major aspects of suicide assessment, management, and prevention, with a special focus on military veterans. Primary care contact may represent the last opportunity for intervention in the severely depressed suicidal patient, making the thorough comprehension of identification and treatment of depression and suicide risk imperative.

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Depression is a common, debilitating mood disorder that is highly prevalent in medically ill populations. This course addresses the widespread shortcomings in proper diagnosis, treatment, and implementation of treatment adherence strategies among primary care professionals, covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment options including treatment-resistant depression, perinatal depression, and suicide.

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Perinatal depression is a potentially devastating illness that begins in pregnancy and/or extends into the postpartum period. This serious health problem affects 10% to 20% of childbearing women worldwide irrespective of culture.

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Management of treatment-resistant depression requires a comprehensive treatment plan addressing the complex behavioral and emotional needs of the patient. Emphasis is placed on individualized, trauma-informed care that promotes stability, emotional regulation, and improved interpersonal relationships.

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This course examines the interaction between diabetes and depression, addressing how diabetes can trigger and exacerbate depression, and how depression can precipitate diabetes onset. It provides health and mental health professionals with understanding of these two prevalent conditions and their impact on patient health and management.

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A course covering epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of ADHD, with review of first-line treatments, recommended duration of therapy, and options for patients who do not respond to initial therapy, including behavioral therapy.

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This continuing education course is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who are called upon to care for people with Alzheimer disease. The course contains information that pertains to necessary care by physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

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This course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to appropriately identify and treat patients with acute stress disorder and PTSD. The course will also review the changes in PTSD diagnostic criteria with the DSM-5-TR and how these reflect changes in the conceptualization of the disorder itself based on the body of research.

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