This course covers current trends, tips for screening and identification, toxicology testing, and treatment strategies, including psychosocial treatments and off-label medication treatments.
Learning Objectives
- Identify behavioral and physiological symptoms of acute and chronic stimulant use.
- Discuss best practices in screening and assessing for stimulant use disorder.
- Present strategies for early intervention and for addressing chronic stimulant use.
- Identify examples of de-escalating stimulant intoxication, agitation, and psychosis.