Section: Module 2: Medical Consequences and Treatment | Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders | NextGenU.org

  • 56Competency covered in this module: 
    • Diagnose and manage alcohol withdrawal syndrome and its associated complications, including Wernicke's encephalopathy, withdrawal seizures, delirium, and alcohol hallucinosis.
    • Diagnose and manage alcohol overdose, complications associated with alcohol use disorder, and the medical sequelae of alcohol addiction, including hepatic, CNS, infectious, and nutritional deficiencies.
    • Recommend appropriate pharmacological treatment for patients with Alcohol Use Disorder by applying knowledge of the pharmacology of alcohol and its effects on the body in clinical practice.
    • Understand current prescribing regulations for medications treating alcohol dependence and identify barriers to the adoption of pharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorder.
    • Implement various treatment modalities (detoxification, medical complications, rehabilitation models, counseling, and psychotherapy) in patient care for alcohol use disorder.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 11 hours and 46 minutes.

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      Lesson Summary: Module 2: Medical Consequences and Treatment File
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      Study Guide: Module 2: Medical Consequences and Treatment File
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