In this program, Dr. Canavan offers cogent advice for identifying impaired colleagues and suggests effective strategies for aiding those physicians who may be suffering from a variety of disorders, including substance abuse, senility, mental illness, and physical disabilities. With help from Dr. Plotz, he examines a number of pertinent issues, including diagnosis and treatment of newborn cocaine toxicity and the impact of this problem on growth and development. A forensic pathologist shares his unique perspective on the effects of cocaine and provides some clues to help determine whether cocaine intoxication is a hidden etiology in acutely ill patients. Also discusses the use of animal models to determine efficacious of some and contraindications of other drugs in bringing affected patients under control while reducing morbid outcomes. This program emphasizes effective interviewing and appropriate referral.
Physicians identify less than half of the addicted individuals who present for medical care.
This program discusses diagnostic and treatment options for patients suspected of being substance abusers. In addition to showing how to identify patients who are most likely to respond to your counseling efforts, this videotaoe demonstrates specific counseling skills that can be integrated into a busy clinical practice and explains why pharmacotherapy is not effective. Explores addictive behavior, with emphasis on addiction to drugs. Discusses why some people are able to overcome their addictions while others cannot, what type of individual is most susceptible to addiction, and the factors of the mind and brain that influence recovery from addiction. 1993 Examines programs funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention which target Native Americans and Alaska Natives.