Approach to Treatment

Blog response by doing the following:
 Identify the substance or addiction with discussion on pertinent diagnostic
criteria for the use disorder.
 Identify the street names of the substance for the use disorder.
 Describe how someone can use or abuse the substance (oral, smoke, IV, etc.).
 Describe the symptoms of someone under the influence of this substance.
 Describe the symptoms of someone under the withdrawal of this substance.
After describing the substance, discuss the treatment recommendations by doing the
following:
 Identify the first-line treatment options.
 Identify the FDA-approved medications for the substance.
Note: If there are no FDA-approved medications, describe any evidenced-based, clinically
acceptable off-label medications to treat the illness.
 Identify the proposed mechanisms of action for the medication to treat the
illness.
 Describe the common side effects of the medication.
 Describe how the patient should take the medication.
 Identify any baseline and/or ongoing tests and assessment(s) needed when
taking the medication.
 Describe the non-pharmacologic intervention recommendations.
This Assignment requires a minimum of three (3) peer-reviewed, evidence-based
scholarly references outside of course Learning Resources.

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