Oakstone addiction medicine non-specialists 2025 for every clinical setting
The Oakstone addiction medicine non-specialists 2025 is a comprehensive video program for any clinician who encounters substance use disorders in practice, whether or not substance use is the primary complaint. Led by Antoine Douaihy, MD, the course emphasizes integrating, prioritizing, and personalizing care while addressing harmful stigmas and racial and ethnic disparities in addiction treatment.
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Inside this resource
Addiction overview, neurobiology, and epidemiology
Foundational lectures on addiction as a neurobiological condition, covering epidemiological trends, screening, evaluation, and diagnosis of substance use disorders in non-specialist settings.
Pharmacology of substances and withdrawal management
The pharmacology of substances of use, management of intoxication and withdrawal, perioperative care, and alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, cannabis, and tobacco use disorders — each covered by dedicated specialists.
Pain management and special populations
Chronic pain and substance use disorders, acute pain management, gambling disorders, technology addiction, and mindfulness-based treatment approaches for sustained recovery.
Family support and stigma reduction
Helping family members affected by substance use disorders, addressing racial and ethnic disparities, and strategies for reducing harmful stigmas in clinical practice.
Who this serves
- Primary care physicians — practical training for screening and managing SUDs when addiction is not the primary complaint
- Non-specialist clinicians — effectively screen, treat, refer, and follow up with patients who have substance use disorders
- Mental health professionals — comprehensive foundation in addiction pharmacology and behavioral interventions
- Nurse practitioners and physician associates — expanding SUD competency across multiple substance classes
Faculty
Faculty 9 speakers
- Antoine Douaihy, MD — Addiction overview, epidemiology, screening, tobacco use disorder
- Jody Glance, MD — Neurobiological aspects of substance use disorder
- Sharon Connor, MD — Pharmacology of substances of use
- Cassandra Kruse, MD — Pharmacology of substances of use
- Megha Patel, PharmD, BCPS — Management of intoxication, withdrawal, and perioperative care
- Julie Kmiec, DO — Alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder
- Thersilla Oberbarnscheidt, MD, PhD — Stimulant use disorder, cannabis use disorder
- Tae Woo Park, MD — Benzodiazepine use and misuse
- Amanda Price, MD — Chronic pain and substance use disorders
Topics covered 18 sessions
- Addiction — An Overview
- Neurobiological Aspects of Substance Use Disorder
- Epidemiology of Substance Use Disorders
- Screening, Evaluation, and Diagnosis
- Pharmacology of Substances of Use
- Management of Intoxication, Withdrawal, and Perioperative Care
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Stimulant Use Disorder — Treatment Overview and Future Therapies
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Benzodiazepine Use and Misuse
- Cannabis Use Disorder
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Chronic Pain and Substance Use Disorders
- Acute Pain and Substance Use Disorder
- Gambling Disorders
- Technology Addiction
- Helping Family Members Affected by Substance Use Disorders
- Mindfulness-Based Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Before you buy
Are slides included with the video lectures?
Yes — the program includes video lectures with downloadable slide PDFs for each session.
Is this suitable for addiction medicine specialists?
While designed for non-specialists, the comprehensive content on pharmacology, substance-specific disorders, and pain management is valuable for any clinician working with patients who have SUDs.
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| Format | Video lectures + slide PDFs |
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| Lead faculty | Antoine Douaihy, MD |
| Publisher | Oakstone |
| Department | Addiction Medicine |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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David H. –
Content is excellent but the file organization could be better — lectures are not clearly labeled by topic in the download. Took some time to sort through.
Sarah L. –
The mindfulness-based treatment section was a game changer for my approach to patients. Every lecture was well-organized and clinically relevant.
Priya M. –
Antoine Douaihy is an excellent educator. The pharmacology lectures were clear and practical — exactly what a non-specialist needs to feel confident managing SUDs.
Robert F. –
Good foundation for clinicians who do not specialize in addiction medicine. The opioid and alcohol use disorder lectures were particularly well done.
carlos_r –
Comprehensive coverage for non-specialists. The gambling disorders and technology addiction modules were unexpected highlights. Good breadth of topics.
Anika J. –
Finally a course that addresses racial and ethnic disparities in addiction treatment head-on. The family support module was also very practical for my clinic.