Benzodiazepine Dependence & Use Disorder: SELF-PACED ONLINE-Self Paced Online Courses

Presenter: Candy Stockton-Joreteg, MD, FASAM

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this online course, participants should be able to:

Distinguish between benzodiazepine dependence and benzodiazepine use disorder
Appropriately use diagnostic criteria for benzodiazepine use disorders
Be familiar with the pharmacology of benzodiazepines
Understand risk factors for developing benzodiazepine use disorder
Describe benzodiazepine withdrawal
List common treatment options including the Ashton method for tapering
Understand how other substances, including opioids, interact with benzodiazepines
Respond to common liability concerns with appropriate documentation
Understand the risks associated with MAT Treatment and benzodiazepines

Continuing Education Units: 3 CEUs

This training is approved for CEUs by the following professional organizations:

National

Nevada

Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling Counselors
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers