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Forensic Topics in Addiction (July/August/September) | 2024

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Learning Objectives, Forensic Topics in Addiction, CATR, July/August/September 2024

July 1, 2024

After reading these articles, you should be able to...

A Clinician’s Guide to Drug Courts

July 1, 2024

Stephen Wemakor, MD and Noah Capurso, MD

Many of your patients with substance use disorders will become involved with the legal system over the course of their work with you, and one of the most common avenues is through the drug
court system. Here, we provide the basics of how drug courts function and review how best to work with these courts when they request information.

Pregnancy, Addiction, and the Law

July 1, 2024

Elisabeth Johnson, PhD, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, LCAS

Dr. Johnson tells us all about Child Protective Services and how they work with pregnant patients who use substances. In this interview, she reviews the role of medical and mental health providers in the care of pregnant patients with addictive disorders and their legal obligations. She also provides tips for discussing these sensitive matters with your patients.

Opioid Use Disorder in Correctional Facilities

July 1, 2024

Elizabeth Needham Waddell, PhD

People with opioid use disorder who are incarcerated have an elevated rate of morbidity and mortality, particularly following release.

Drug Testing and the Legal System

July 1, 2024

Paul A. Bryant, MD

Urine drug screens are frequently ordered for patients receiving addiction treatment. However, the results of these everyday tests can have outsized consequences for patients involved in the legal system. Here, we provide an overview of how drug testing is used in the legal system and how you can be an advocate for your patient.

Buprenorphine Versus Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

July 1, 2024

Richard Moldawsky, MD

Buprenorphine and methadone are both first-line treatments for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Though this recommendation has been long-standing, it is based on a rather small study that is nearly 15 years old. In the current study, researchers revisit the question of how best to treat opioid use disorder during pregnancy with a large observational cohort study.

Does Cannabis Legalization Increase the Risk of Driving-Related Injury?

July 1, 2024

Garrett Rossi, MD.

Everyone knows that it is dangerous to drive while under the influence of alcohol—but what about cannabis? This study adds to a growing body of evidence that cannabis can be hazardous to safety on the road, a particularly important message to get out to patients as legalization becomes increasingly common.

Daily Alcohol Intake and Risk for All-Cause Mortality

July 1, 2024

Eli Neustadter, MD, MSc.

It was once thought that moderate alcohol intake was protective against cardiovascular disease. However, new research has revealed flaws in the methodology of these old studies and instead finds that even in moderation, alcohol does not have health benefits and can increase mortality at lower doses than once thought, particularly for women.

CME Post-Test, Forensic Topics in Addiction, CATR, July/August/September 2024

July 1, 2024

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

Treating Opioid Use Disorder—A Fact Book (2024)
All the tools you need to assess and treat patients struggling with opioid use disorder.
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1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Even when you know your patient is being scammed, it is hard to pull them out. We speak with Cathy Wilson about...
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