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Pros and Cons of Recreational Marijuana Use

A brief video on the recreational use of marijuana.

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Substance Use Disorder

The Lasting Effects of Marijuana Use

Herbert D. Kleber, MD
March 03, 2015 | Addiction, AAAP 2014, Substance Use Disorder
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There is increasing evidence that individuals who try marijuana during their early teenage years are affected neurologically for a decade or more at least until one's 20s and perhaps even longer. More in this video.

Hyperemesis in a Young Woman: Diagnosis

Quiz | February 12, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder
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Could repeated episodes of vomiting in this young woman be related to ingestion of a drug?

Hyperemesis in a Young Woman

Quiz | February 12, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder
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For the past year, the patient has had episodes of severe nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain separated by weeks of feeling quite well.

Insights on the Insanity of Addiction

Edward J. Khantzian, MD
February 09, 2015 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Challenging Cases, Substance Use Disorder
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In clinical terms, one of the most distinguishing diagnostic features of addictive disorders is that those affected continually and repeatedly revert to their addictive behaviors, despite the devastating negative and adverse consequences.

Benzodiazepines and Chronic Pain

Steven A. King, MD, MS
January 16, 2015 | Addiction, Substance Use Disorder
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Best practices make a strong case against prescribing benzodiazepines for chronic pain patients taking opioids. But are we following best practices?

Substance Abuse by “Mature” Adults

Louis A. Trevisan, MD
January 15, 2015 | Substance Use Disorder, AAAP 2014
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Is your older patient using or abusing drugs or alcohol? This video reviews how general psychiatrists can provide effective intervention when a substance abuse problem is identified.

Emerging and Current Issues in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Christina Brezing, MD
News | December 18, 2014 | Addiction, Cocaine Related Disorders, AAAP 2014, Substance Use Disorder
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Given the pervasiveness of substance use disorders, the information provided here is relevant not only for addiction psychiatrists, but all mental health providers and primary care physicians.

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