Benzodiazepines: Uses, Misuses, and Treatment
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Florida Board of Nursing
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Ohio Social Worker Board
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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
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New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board of Psychology
Course Details
Identify the common uses for benzodiazepines.
Describe the advantages and risks associated with benzodiazepine use.
Explain the risks associated with combining benzodiazepines with other substances.
Discuss alternative treatments interventions for anxiety and insomnia.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Benzodiazepines
Emily
What Are Benzodiazepines?
How They Work
What Are They Used For?
The “Z” Drugs
Pharmacology
Advantages of Benzodiazepines
Review
Summary
Section 3: Risks Associates with Benzodiazepine Use
Adverse Side Effects
Chronic Use of Benzodiazepines
Lung Complications
Benzodiazepines and the Elderly
Non-Medical Use of Benzodiazepines
Sedative, Hypnotic, and Anxiolytic Use Disorder
Mixing Benzodiazepines and Other Substances
Benzodiazepines and Opioids
Benzodiazepines and Alcohol
Benzodiazepines, Trauma, and PTSD
Discontinuation Syndrome
Minimizing Discontinuation Syndrome
Remember Emily?
Review
Summary
Section 4: Alternate Treatment Methods
Treatment for Anxiety Disorders
Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT and Anxiety Disorder
Exposure Therapy
Antidepressant Medication
Treatment for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Sleep Hygiene
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Staff Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MSJack M. Gorman, M.D. co-founded Critica Inc, a non-profit corporation, with his daughter, Dr. Sara Gorman, in 2016 and is its President and Chair. Critica is devoted to fighting science denial and promoting the acceptance of science in health and safety decision-making.
Before founding Critica, Dr. Gorman was Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice-President of both Comprehensive NeuroScience Inc and Care Management Technologies Inc. Dr. Gorman is co-editor of the textbooks Treatments that Work, now in its fourth edition, and Comprehensive Textbook of AIDS Psychiatry, now in its second edition, and author of the popular book The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs, which appeared in its fourth edition in 2007. With his daughter, Dr. Sara Gorman, he wrote Denying to the Grave, on the reasons behind denial of scientific medical evidence, published by Oxford University Press in 2016. It has been discussed in media throughout the world. His newest book, Neuroscience at the Intersection of Mind and Brain, was published in 2018.
Disclosure: Jack M. Gorman, MD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new Relias staff joining the Content Department. Mrs. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, and training and technical assistance. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky. Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Advanced level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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