Addictions, Substance Use Category

Cocaine Use Disorder (CUD): Current Clinical Perspectives

1.5 CE Hour
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About the Course

This course provides an overview of the current understanding of CUD, including its prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and available treatments. The article also discusses the importance of comprehensive care plans that target multiple domains of an individual’s experience, including mental health, physical health, and social and environmental needs. The article highlights the need for increased access to evidence-based substance use treatment and the importance of linking individuals with CUD to appropriate care.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Cocaine Use Disorder (CUD): Current Clinical Perspectives created by Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz et al. in 2022.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation 2022:13

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz
Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz is a researcher and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. She received her bachelor’s degree from Duke University and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Schwartz's research focuses on substance use disorders, particularly cocaine use disorder, and the development and implementation of interventions to treat these disorders.
Dr. Noah Wolkowicz
Dr. Noah Wolkowicz is a Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in neuroscience, pharmacology, and addiction research. He received his PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Toronto, where he studied the neurobiology of cocaine addiction and the potential therapeutic effects of novel pharmacological agents. Dr. Wolkowicz's work aims to contribute to the development of effective and personalized treatment options for people struggling with addiction.

Course Creator

Danny Wamsley, LCASA

Danny Wamsley is a licensed addiction specialist with a clinical certification with the National Association of Dual Diagnosis (NADD). Danny currently works in manage care as a DSS liaison. His primary goal is to provide consultation to social workers who are involved with child-protective services and In-Home Services. Danny also has 10+ years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability and substance use. Danny’s professional interests include addictions/recovery, intellectual disability, foster care, military, trauma, and domestic violence.

Target Audience

Addiction professionals, counselors, marriage and family therapists,nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for beginners.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 To review the current evidence-based treatments for CUD.
  2. 2 To highlight the importance of a comprehensive care plan that targets multiple domains of the patient's experience.
  3. 3 To raise awareness of the critical need to increase access to evidence-based substance use treatment.

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Danny Wamsley, LCASA – No relevant financial relationships.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1.5 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103279

Availability

This course is available until Mar 28th, 2033.

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