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Presenting Our April Theme: Addiction and SUDs
Author(s)Erin O'Brien
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Key Takeaways
- A monthly programming framework will spotlight distinct psychiatric topics intended to be immediately relevant to frontline clinicians.
- April’s focus centers on SUD identification and management, integrating discussion of opioid and alcohol use disorders with broader addictive and compulsive presentations.
Write to us now to be part of our series focused on addiction and substance use disorders this month.
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This year, Psychiatric Times® is introducing monthly themes that speak to various aspects of psychiatry and issues relevant to psychiatric clinicians. Our April theme is addiction and substance use disorders (SUDs), which will include expert discussions on identifying, treating, and managing a variety of SUDs, including opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder, as well as behavioral addictions.
How do you address addiction and SUDs in your patients? Let us know! Write to us now at
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