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Methamphetamine Use Disorder

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Course Overview
Methamphetamine addiction has primarily affected persons who are White and rural inhabitants of Western and Midwest states. In addition, urban-dwelling gay males are experiencing an alarming increase in methamphetamine abuse, resulting in rapid spread of HIV infection fueled by unsafe sexual practices. Thus, medical, mental health, and other healthcare professionals working in a variety of settings with a variety of patient populations are likely to encounter patients who have used or are currently using methamphetamine. The knowledge gained from reading and comprehending the contents of this course can greatly assist the healthcare professional in identifying, treating, and providing an appropriate referral to patients who misuse methamphetamine.

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the history and background of amphetamine use.
  • Discuss the epidemiology and demographics of methamphetamine use, including risk factors.
  • Describe the pharmacology of methamphetamine and the neurobiology of stimulant addiction.
  • Discuss the use characteristics of methamphetamine abuse.
  • Review the acute and chronic effects of methamphetamine use, including effects on cognitive and neurobiologic function in abstinent users.
  • Describe comorbid conditions associated with methamphetamine abuse and dependence.
  • Identify signs and symptoms of methamphetamine withdrawal syndrome.
  • Outline possible treatment modalities for methamphetamine dependence and comorbid conditions, detailing implications for special populations, the importance of 12-step programs, and interventions for non-English-proficient patients.
  • Review the prognosis for those dependent on methamphetamine.

About the Author/Presenter
Mark Rose, BS, MA, LP, is a licensed psychologist in the State of Minnesota with a private consulting practice and a medical research analyst with a biomedical communications firm. Earlier healthcare technology assessment work led to medical device and pharmaceutical sector experience in new product development involving cancer ablative devices and pain therapeutics. Along with substantial experience in addiction research, Mr. Rose has contributed to the authorship of numerous papers on CNS, oncology, and other medical disorders. He is the lead author of papers published in peer-reviewed addiction, psychiatry, and pain medicine journals and has written books on prescription opioids and alcoholism published by the Hazelden Foundation. He also serves as an Expert Advisor and Expert Witness to law firms that represent disability claimants or criminal defendants on cases related to chronic pain, psychiatric/substance use disorders, and acute pharmacologic/toxicologic effects. Mr. Rose is on the Board of Directors of the Minneapolis-based International Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine and is a member of several professional organizations.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Counselor, Social Worker, Dental AGD Code: 157, Physician, Psychology

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