2024 Addiction Medicine Board Certification Review Course-2024

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Video Summary

In this video, Tony Decker discusses special populations in the field of addiction medicine. He shares his extensive background in government and healthcare, highlighting his experience with various organizations such as the Veterans Administration and the Indian Health Service. Decker emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural differences when addressing addiction and mentions specific populations, including veterans, college students, LGBTQ individuals, the elderly, homeless individuals, and Aboriginal populations. He discusses how natural and man-made disasters can exacerbate substance use disorders and touches on the challenges faced by physicians and healthcare providers. Decker also addresses the impact of substance use disorders on emergency responders like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs. He emphasizes the need for prevention, treatment, and community resources to address the opioid crisis and provides resources for further information on addiction and behavioral health issues.

Keywords

addiction medicine

special populations

cultural differences

veterans

LGBTQ

substance use disorders

emergency responders

opioid crisis

community resources