PSY - 799 Virtual Addiction Medicine

Addiction is highly prevalent in the United States and around the world, impacting diverse people of all ages and backgrounds. Despite this, the healthcare workforce is largely ill-equipped and under-informed regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders and other behavioral addictions. Misinformation, bias, and stigma contribute to poor outcomes for individuals suffering with addiction. This course provides an advanced curriculum in addiction medicine to supplement content in the core medical curriculum. Diagnosis, treatment, and special topics in addiction medicine are covered through several online modules which are supplemented with videos, audio, and case-based exercises. This course will increase knowledge, attitudes, and comfort surrounding addiction medicine. Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2-4