University of Miami Management of Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders 2025

1. Overview
The University of Miami Management of Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders 2025 provides a comprehensive review of evidence-based treatments for addiction and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The course covers pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for opioid, stimulant, alcohol, and cannabis use disorders, alongside strategies for managing withdrawal, dual diagnoses, and the impact of novel psychoactive substances.
Course Date: 2025
2. Learning Objectives

Implement pharmacological and psychosocial strategies for treating comorbid mood and substance use disorders.

Compare and select appropriate medications for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

Manage withdrawal and tapering protocols for benzodiazepines and stimulants.

Evaluate the clinical implications of cannabis use, medical marijuana, and novel illicit psychoactive substances.

Apply evidence-based behavioral therapies, including CBT and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), to motivate unmotivated patients.

3. Target Audience

Best for psychiatrists and addiction medicine specialists who want updates on dual diagnoses, pharmacotherapy, and substance use management.

4. Topics

How Substances Impact Psychiatric Diagnoses – Cannabis & Alcohol

Treating Comorbid Mood & Substance Disorder – Medications

Treating Comorbid Mood & Substance Disorder – Psychotherapy

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder & How They Compare

The Myth of the Dual Diagnosis Patient

Psychosocial Treatments for SUD – CBT, MET & CM

Understanding Controlled Drinking – Tolerance, Risk, and the Road to Abstinence

Motivating the Unmotivated Patient with Substance Use Disorder

Prescription Stimulant Misuse – Overview & Treatment

Cocaine Use Disorder – Overview & Treatment

Methamphetamine Use Disorder – Overview & Treatment

Novel Illicit Psychoactive Substances

Hallucinogens – Different Types & How to Treat

Benzodiazepines – History, Mechanism & Misuse

Benzodiazepines – Withdrawal & Tapering

Nicotine Use Disorder – NRT & Other Treatments

Cannabis Use Disorder – Prevalence & Treatments

Connection Between Cannabis Use & Mental Health Conditions

Medical Marijuana – Current Landscape