Substance Abuse

The number of Americans suffering from substance abuse or dependence in 2007 was approximately 22 million, which is nearly 7% of the population. Below is a selection of medical education videos on the topic of substance abuse.

• Prevalence of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
• Difference Between Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence
• DSM-IV and Proposed DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Addiction
• Detecting the Presence of Alcohol and Drugs in the Body
• Genetic Risk Factors for Addiction
• Medical Complications of Addiction
• Managing Cannabis Intoxication and Withdrawal
• Issues in the Treatment of Adolescents with Addiction
• Treating Addiction in Special Populations (Adolescents, Elderly, Pregnancy)
• Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies in Addiction Treatment