Precision Medicine for Substance Use Disorders

Precision Medicine for Substance Use Disorders is organized by Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE).

Expiration Date: December 31, 2026

Description:
This presentation reframes and reinforces a working knowledge of substance use and dependence in a neurobiological context. Updated disease models are presented as the basis for development of pragmatic clinical approaches. Concepts of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine are applied to diagnosis and treatment of this challenging set of clinical issues.

Learning Objectives:
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

• Conceptualize alcohol abuse & opioid dependence in the context of neurobiology.
• Analyze the role of genetics in the etiology, assessment & treatment of substance abuse.
• Explore the utility of pharmacogenomic testing in assessment and treatment decisions.
• Operationalize a pragmatic approach to prescribing and managing drug treatment for a variety of patient populations.