Activity Description

The session aims to equip participants with practical tools and strategies for screening and managing alcohol use disorders (AUDs) within non-specialty healthcare settings. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative care approaches and the roles each healthcare provider can play in supporting patients with AUD.

Target Audience

A multidisciplinary audience, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.

Goals and Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Differentiate roles and responsibilities: Understand the roles of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in identifying, managing, and coordinating care for patients with Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs) to enable effective, team-based care.
• Apply screening tools and techniques: Demonstrate competence in using screening tools, such as AUDIT-C and SASQ, within one's scope of practice, and identify strategies for collaborative, patient-centered referrals in diverse healthcare settings.
• Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans: Integrate brief interventions, pharmacotherapy options, and coordinated care strategies into individualized treatment plans for patients with AUDs, fostering collaboration across healthcare teams.

References and Resources

1. Jonas, D. E., Amick, H. R., Feltner, C., Bobashev, G., Thomas, K., Wines, R., & Garbutt, J. C. (2014). Pharmacotherapy for adults with alcohol use disorders in outpatient settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA, 311(18), 1889–1900. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2014.3628
2. Rehm, J., Marmet, S., Anderson, P., Gual, A., Kraus, L., Nutt, D. J., Room, R., Samokhvalov, A. V., Scafato, E., & Trapencieris, M. (2015). Defining substance use disorders: Do we really need more than heavy use? Alcohol and Alcoholism, 50(1), 90–92. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agu078

Faculty Bio

Dr. Yilang Tang is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He is board certified in General and Addiction Psychiatry. He serves as Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program. He primarily works in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System.  His research focuses on substance use disorders, clinical psychopharmacology, and psychiatric genetics. Recently, he collaborated with colleagues in China investigating mental health resources, mental health of healthcare professionals, and workforce sustainability.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Tang has disclosed no financial relationships as of 2024.

Course Information

CME Release Date: November 20, 2024
Valid for credit through: November 19, 2025
Course type: Enduring Material
Estimated time of completion: 1 hour
Maximum number of attempts: 3
Passing Score: 70%

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

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Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. 

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives, accreditation information, and author disclosures.
• Login in below to study the educational content and references.
• Complete the evaluation and quiz.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from customerservice@sma.org. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.