DEA - Addiction Medicine Essentials Course- AOA/AOAAM-Stimulant Use Disorder

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Gregory Landy discusses stimulant use disorders, specifically focusing on cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, and synthetic cathinones. He begins by reviewing the DSM criteria for these disorders, highlighting the specific symptoms and criteria needed for diagnosis. Dr. Landy then explores the epidemiology of these drugs, discussing their prevalence and trends in usage. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the clinical perspective and the impact of these substances within the larger spectrum of substance use disorders. Finally, he concludes the presentation by discussing evidence-based management principles for these stimulant use disorders. However, he notes that there are no FDA-approved medications for the treatment of these disorders and highlights the importance of behavioral treatments such as motivational interviewing, contingency management, community reinforcement approach, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Landy provides references throughout the presentation for further reading and concludes by summarizing the key points covered. No credits were provided in the video.

Keywords

stimulant use disorders

cocaine

amphetamines

methamphetamines

DSM criteria

epidemiology

substance use disorders

behavioral treatments

cognitive behavioral therapy