OVERVIEW

MI CARES: Sedatives is organized by Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM).

Original Release Date: 7/10/20
Review Date: 11/1/22
Expiration Date: 8/31/26

Event Date: September 01, 2023
End Date: August 31, 2026

Topics:
Sedative Addiction - Cara Poland, MD; Mark Greenwald, PhD; Kelly Strutz, PhD, MPH

Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: Describe epidemiologic features of sedative use disorders using national data sources, including prevalence, trends, corelates and risk factors.
Objective 2: Describe the pharmacokinetic properties and pharmacological actions of sedatives.
Objective 3: Identify and differentiate the signs and symptoms associated with sedative intoxication and withdrawal.
Objective 4: Interpret the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of Sedative Use Disorder and severity of symptoms and recognize how this information applies to the continuum of care for patients.
Objective 5: Discuss prevention services that focus on helping patients make healthy choices or change harmful behaviors.
Objective 6: Evaluate the various ways in which policies, programs and interventions have been proven to reduce the harmful effects associated with sedative use disorders.
Objective 7: State the medical co-morbidities that are common among patients with sedative use disorder.
Objective 8: Recognize the various types of evidence-based screening tools, referral, and care management strategies.