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ASAM/AAAP Management of Stimulant Use Disorder Web ...
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The ASAM/AAAP Management of Stimulant Use Disorder Webinar Series #1: Stimulant Use Prevention and Harm Reduction
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Video Summary
The webinar is about managing stimulant use disorder and implementing harm reduction strategies. It begins with an introduction to the hosting organizations and outlines the goals of the webinar. The importance of early intervention and prevention is highlighted, along with the use of screening assessments to identify at-risk individuals. The webinar emphasizes the need to offer appropriate care and support.<br /><br />Harm reduction principles are explained, and examples of harm reduction strategies for managing stimulant use disorder are provided. These include psychoeducation, safe sex practices, oral health, and nutrition. The video transcript also discusses the importance of comprehensive drug testing and the availability of test strips that can detect substances like fentanyl and xylosine. The temporary nature and efficacy of nasal naloxone in reversing opioid overdoses are also emphasized.<br /><br />Safer sexual practices, such as offering PrEP and PEP to high-risk individuals, are discussed. Referrals to sex education programs and access to contraceptives are recommended. The webinar also addresses oral health, nutrition, and hydration concerns associated with stimulant use.<br /><br />The speaker emphasizes the importance of safer practices for smoking and injecting stimulants, including hygiene and not sharing equipment. The use of overdose prevention sites and harm reduction programs is mentioned as additional resources for individuals with stimulant use disorder.<br /><br />The webinar concludes by highlighting the importance of using open-ended questions, active listening, and motivational interviewing techniques when conversing with patients about their substance use. The overall goal is to provide healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge to effectively manage and support individuals with stimulant use disorder.
Keywords
stimulant use disorder
harm reduction strategies
early intervention
prevention
screening assessments
appropriate care
psychoeducation
safe sex practices
oral health
nutrition
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