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Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder

Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder

4 hours
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Course

Learn about Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder, its diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. Dive into its neurobiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions.

Nationally & state accredited

Pharmacy

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What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the current epidemic of methamphetamine abuse including its multi-layered impact: the health of the individual meth user, harm to unborn children, risk for family members and cost to society.

  2. Identify the cluster of biopsychosocial symptoms associated with acute vs. chronic meth use, as well as distinguish these patterns from those present in cocaine use.

  3. Indicate 7 efficacious psychosocial and 6 pharmacological treatments targeting methamphetamine addiction, along with clinical considerations for optimizing treatment among 4 special subpopulations.


Course description

The Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder for 4 contact hours fulfills Kentucky APRNs with a DEA-X Registration’s addiction disorder pharmacology CE requirement. This course describes the current epidemic of methamphetamine abuse, and the psychosocial and pharmacological treatments among 4 special subpopulations.


Course content

  • Introduction

  • A Brief History of Methamphetamine

  • Pathophysiology of METH Dependence: Acute vs. Chronic Use

  • Acute Effects of METH

  • Chronic Effects of METH

  • Differences between Methamphetamine and Cocaine

  • Psychosocial Sequelae: Impact on the Identified User, Children of Abusers, and Society At-Large

  • Risk Factors, Patterns of Use, and Comorbid Conditions Associated with Methamphetamine Dependence

  • Dysfunction in Abstinent Methamphetamine Users: Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome

  • Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence and Associate Conditions

  • Psychosocial Therapies

  • The Seven Elements of the Matrix Model

  • Pharmacotherapy

  • Management of Associated Cognitive-Affective and Behavioral Symptoms

  • Management Strategies for Aggressive and Violent Patients

  • Special Patient Populations: Optimizing Treatment Outcomes

  • Gay/bisexual/HIV positive

  • Prognosis

  • Summary


Course details

ACPE UAN0657-0000-25-042-H08-P 0657-0000-25-042-H08-T
CE Broker ID20-858887
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Instructor

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Patricia DunnDNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.


Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Licensed Mental Health CounselorDietitian - NutritionistSpeech-Language Pathology InternCertified Respiratory TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist - SADieticianAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersPharmacistSocial Worker InternSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantCertified Nurse MidwifeSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Independent Social WorkerMidwifeLicensed MidwifeNursing Assistive PersonnelRegistered Respiratory TherapistCertified Nurse AidesRegistered Nurse PractitionerAdvanced Practice NursesForensic Nurse-CSACertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPsychiatric NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseNurse PractitionerRegistered NurseLicensed Nursing AssistantAdvanced Practice Registered NursePublic Health NurseLicensed Vocational NurseConsultant PharmacistLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternLicensed Masters Social WorkerRespiratory TherapistMaster's Social WorkNursing Home AdministratorNutritionistRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareRespiratory Care PractitionerSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Social Worker DualCertified Nursing AssistantRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRegistered Social Worker AssistantLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorPharmacy TechnicianBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeChemical Dependency CounselorChemical Dependency Counselor AssistantLicensed Graduate Social WorkerSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice

Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for dietetics and nutrition professionals.

  • Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition


Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder", provides 4 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Dietetics and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Midwifery, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Chemical Dependency Professionals, Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners - Methamphetamine Addiction Disorder, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dietitian - Nutritionist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Dietician, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Social Worker Intern, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Midwife, Licensed Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Nursing Home Administrator, Nutritionist, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.


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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Expert, and Faculty

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection


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