Case Challenge

Initiating Therapy in a Patient With Substance Abuse Disorder

Source: Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients

Initiating Therapy in a Patient With Substance Abuse Disorder


Program Chair: Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD

Faculty:

  • Andrew Angelino, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 12/31/07

Expiration Date: 12/30/08


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Outline the principles that guide the choice of substance abuse treatment
  • Describe how drug abuse therapy may evolve with the patient’s changing circumstances
  • Discuss how drug abuse therapy becomes integrated with treatment for HIV infection

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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