Sedative Hypnotic Pharmacology: Understanding Use Disorders and Treatment Considerations

This class will cover concepts related to the pharmacology of sedative-hypnotics, including alcohol and prescription medications, detoxification and withdrawal, and treatment considerations. Specific topics covered include: the history of sedative-hypnotic usage and the development of modern sedative-hypnotics, the pharmacology of sedative-hypnotics, including alcohol and prescription tranquilizers, the impact of sedative-hypnotics on various body systems, typical withdrawal syndromes and detoxification strategies, treatment options, including medication-assisted therapies. medically assisted therapies for sedative-hypnotic substance use disorders. [3 CE]