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Ethanol Withdrawal and the Utility of Benzos vs Barbiturates in its Treatment
Geoffrey Smelski, PharmD
Clinical Education Director
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the basic concepts around neuroadaptive processes.
- Apply those concepts to the pharmacology of ethanol.
- Establish the pathophysiology of acute ethanol withdrawal, in a patient that has developed physical dependence.
- Review some of the major clinical literature regarding managing ethanol withdrawal.
- Compare the pharmacodynamic properties of benzo's & barbiturates with the pathophysiology of ethanol dependence.
- Incorporate an understanding of acute ethanol withdrawal pathophysiology and medication pharmacodynamics into treatment decisions.
The educational objective for the Addiction Medicine Grand Rounds is to provide health professionals with updates on addiction topics with the goals of increasing knowledge, competence, and patient care. The Addiction Medicine Lecture series is held monthly on a Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. Be sure to log into your CME account and complete the evaluation to receive credit.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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