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Lesson 7. Substance Use Disorders

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  • Discuss the resources available to screen for different substance use disorders
  • Explore the epidemiology of substance use disorders in the United States
  • Describe the unique impact that substance use disorders have on persons with HIV
  • Explain the rationale for employing behavioral, psychosocial, and pharmacotherapy interventions in treating common substance use disorders
  • Define the concept of harm reduction as related to treating substance use disorders

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