Alcohol Education Center Course

Course: Epidemiology of Adolescent Alcohol Abuse 506

Course Materials: Text Document

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of underage drinking. After reading the Epidemiology of Adolescent Alcohol Abuse text document, click on the Exam listing link and take the Epidemiology of Adolescent Alcohol Abuse 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.The prevalence of underage alcohol consumption in the U.S. and abroad
2.Possible reasons for underage alcohol consumption
3.Genetic, biological, and behavioral risk factors of underage drinking 4.Examples of tools to help recognize underage alcohol consumption .

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 haws 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.