University of Miami substance use disorders 2025 for clinical practice
The University of Miami substance use disorders 2025 reviews key issues clinicians need to know about the diagnosis and treatment of patients with alcohol and drug use problems. Featuring lecture-based instruction with frequent audience interaction and case discussions, this course covers pharmacologic and behavioral treatment strategies, co-occurring psychiatric illness, common drugs of misuse, and strategies to help family members.
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Videolecture series
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2025latest edition
Inside this resource
Diagnosis and assessment of substance use disorders
How to diagnose substance use disorders, determine options for abstinence versus cutting down, and distinguish substance-induced disorders from independent psychiatric illness.
Pharmacotherapy and behavioral treatment strategies
Evaluating indications for common substance use disorder medications, analyzing psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment models, and developing strategies for patients with co-occurring psychiatric illness.
Common drugs of misuse and recent trends
A review of common drugs of misuse including prescription drug misuse, the opioid overdose epidemic, and the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use — with frequent case discussions.
Family support and mutual-help referrals
Developing helpful strategies for family members of those with substance use disorders, and referring patients knowledgeably to mutual-help groups such as AA and SMART Recovery.
Who this serves
- Psychiatrists — diagnosing and treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring psychiatric illness
- Primary care physicians — screening and managing alcohol and drug use problems in general practice
- Physicians treating patients who want to cut down but should abstain — developing strategies for abstinence-focused care
- Mental health professionals — understanding common drugs of misuse and pharmacologic treatment options
Before you buy
Are PDFs included with the video lectures?
This course includes video lectures only — no PDFs are included with the recordings.
Does this cover the opioid overdose epidemic?
Yes — the course reviews the opioid overdose epidemic, prescription drug misuse, and recent drug trends including cannabis legalization.
The chart
| Format | Video lectures with case discussions |
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| Publisher | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
| Department | Addiction Medicine |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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Michelle K. –
The opioid overdose epidemic and cannabis legalization modules were timely and relevant. Every clinician treating substance use disorders should review this content.
Karen B. –
The mutual-help referral strategies section gave me concrete tools for my patients. AA and SMART Recovery approaches were both covered thoroughly.
drtomh –
Good review of substance use disorder diagnosis and treatment. The session on distinguishing substance-induced from independent psychiatric illness was particularly useful.
Patricia L. –
The case discussions were the best part — real-world scenarios that made the pharmacotherapy concepts stick. University of Miami delivered practical, clinician-focused content.
James F. –
Thorough coverage of alcohol and drug use problems. The family support strategies were a welcome addition that many courses overlook.
Santiago R. –
Video lectures only — no PDFs. The content is solid but I would have appreciated supplementary materials for reference. Still recommend for the clinical discussions.