Alcohol Education Center Course

Course: Alcohol Abuse and Depression: Double Trouble 503

Course Materials: PDF Document

Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of Alcoholism and Depression. After reading the Alcohol Abuse/Dependence and Depression: Double Trouble text document, click on the Exam Listing link and take the Alcohol Abuse/Dependence and Depression: Double Trouble 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 common symptoms of these comorbid disorders
2. Describe the relationship between depression, alcohol and suicide
3. Recognize treatment issues for the dually diagnosed patient .

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.