Withdrawal syndromes occur when the body responds to the reduction or cessation of a substance after prolonged use, indicating physical dependence. These syndromes arise due to the body’s physiological adaptation to continuous substance exposure, with symptoms varying based on the type of substance and duration of use. Common withdrawal symptoms range from mild discomfort, such as those seen with caffeine and opioids, to severe, life-threatening conditions, particularly with alcohol and benzodiazepines. Treatment typically involves reintroducing the substance in controlled amounts or using a similar drug to alleviate symptoms, allowing for a gradual taper. The primary goal in managing withdrawal syndromes is to relieve symptoms and gradually taper off the substance to minimize withdrawal severity and prevent complications.Participants in this course gain essential knowledge on recognizing and evaluating various withdrawal syndromes, enabling them to implement effective management strategies tailored to each patient’s needs. The course emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration in managing withdrawal syndromes, highlighting how teamwork among clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and mental health professionals can improve patient outcomes. By working together, healthcare professionals can provide comprehensive care that addresses both the physiological and psychological aspects of withdrawal, ensuring safer and more effective treatment for patients undergoing substance withdrawal.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/31377
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine