Introduction to Substances of Abuse

Substance abuse refers to the production, distribution, sale and inappropriate non-medical use of chemical substances. Substance abuse threatens the sociologic and economic well-being of our society. Georgia’s geographic location makes the state a major site for importation of substances of abuse (cocaine, heroin, marijuana, etc) and for distribution throughout the United States. Moreover, the high demand for known and designer drugs of abuse has created a network of clandestine drug manufacturing laboratories. Abuse of anabolic steroids, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications is also on the rise. The problems associated with substance abuse present a variety of challenges for health care practitioners, educators and the legal community. It is important to know the effective methods of drug testing, deterrence and/or treatment of drug abuses and have up-to-date knowledge of the basic pharmacologic and toxicologic actions of common substances of abuse.

Description

Workshop content has been designed to provide the most current information about common substances of abuse, patterns of use, methods of drug testing,pharmacologic/toxicologic actions and methods of treating overdoses, addiction and habituation.

Target Audience

This program is intended for pharmacists, healthcare workers, educators, judicial professionals,social workers, and law enforcement.

Schedule

Class will be held at the GA Center for Continuing Education in Room KL (2nd Floor)

9:00-9:30 Registration

9:30-12:00 MORNING SESSION

Drug Testing/Drug Scams

Drugs and Substances of Abuse
• Alcohol
• Marijuana
• Cocaine and Crack

12:00-1:30 Lunch (on your own)

1:30 – 5:00 AFTERNOON SESSION

Drugs and Substances of Abuse, Continued
• Inhalants
• LSD and other Hallucinogens
• Benzodiazepines
• Opiates/Narcotics/Heroin/Methadone
• Anabolic Steroids/Drugs abused in sports

Requirements

REGISTER NOW: Class size is limited!

To be eligible for Continuing Education credit, participants must attend the 6-hour program, and complete the Request for Continuing Education Credit form and Program Evaluation form.

Program cancellation requests for refunds must be received by Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm.

Special Offer

NOTE:
Please join us on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 for a one-day conference "Medicine Cabinet Casualties:Stopping the Diversion of Prescription Drugs" jointly sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration and The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. The program will be held at the GA Center for Continuing Education on the UGA campus. Registration details coming soon, so check back.

Lodging and Transportation

Parking and lodging arrangements are the responsibility of each participant. Parking is available at the South Campus Deck next door to the GA Center. Parking in the flat lots on campus is by permit only during the week.

The GA Center for Continuing Education is across the street from the College of Pharmacy. Please call 1-888-295-1181 or visit their website at www.georgiacenter.uga.edu

Courses Offered

Course	Pricing	Contact Hours/CEUs
Introduction to Substances of Abuse(details)	Included	6.0/0.6