Alcohol Education Center Course

Course: Risk and Protective Factors in Alcohol Use and Dependence 502

Course Materials: PDF Document

Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of Risk and Protective Factors for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence, which can be used in a primary care setting to help prevent, identify and treat at-risk and problem drinking. After reading the Risk and Protective Factors for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence document, click on the Exam Listing link and take the Risk and Protective Factors for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence test. You will receive 1 CME credit for successful completion of this course

Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, physicians will be able to:
1.Identify risk and protective factors for alcohol abuse and dependence
2.Recognize the neurotransmitter systems that affect risk
3.Describe the role of stress and trauma in alcohol abuse and dependence.

Instructor:
Mark S. Gold, M.D.
Distinguished Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Anesthesiology, Community Health & Family Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine

Intended Audience:
Physicians-All Specialties

Needs Assessment:
This activity will address the ongoing alcohol competency educational needs of practicing physicians. The material will include core competencies as well as knowledge, assessment and treatment based competencies. Topics include treatment for alcoholism, familial alcohol abuse, polysubstance abuse, and end stage alcoholism

Evaluation:
Post test

Speaker's Disclosure:
Dr. Gold has disclosed that he has no actual or potential conflict of interest with a commercial entity in relation to this presentation.

Accreditation:
The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.