Chapter 3 – Addiction as a Chronic Disease Webinar

Addiction as a Chronic Disease Webinar

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Addiction as a Chronic Disease is a 1-hour CME webinar that covers the physiology and neurochemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dependence, and withdrawal associated with SUD.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Click "Begin Course" to start
  2. Complete the pre-test
  3. Watch the presentation
  4. You must score 100% on the post-test to receive credit
  5. Complete the evaluation
  6. Claim your CME and download/print your certificate
  7. Residents, course completion will be logged to your transcript

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

AAFP: The AAFP has reviewed Addiction as a Chronic Disease and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Elective credits. Term of Approval is from 12/01/2021 to 12/01/2022. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) by the New Jersey of Academy of Family Physicians. The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians designates this enduring 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify the similarities between addiction and other chronic illnesses
  • Explain the role of Dopamine in addiction
  • Describe how genetics, behavior, and environment influence addiction

DISLOSURES

The following individuals have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose:

Planners/Reviewers:
Theresa J. Barrett, PhD, CMP, CAE
Angie Halaja-Henriques
Sue Hockenberry, PCMH CCE

Authors/Presenters:
Indra Cidambi, MD
Lee Radosh, MD, FAAFP

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