Learning Objectives

• Outline the difference between intoxication and overdose
• Outline a basic approach to the acute drug-related presentation
• Discuss alcohol-related harm at the level of the individual and society
• Outline the pharmacology of alcohol, diazepam and oxazepam
• Outline the mechanism of action and use of thiamine, diazepam, oxazepam, acamprosate, and naltrexone
• Describe the effects of intoxication for alcohol and benzodiazepines
• Define and calculate standard drinks
• Understand that alcohol and benzodiazepines are potentially fatal in both overdose and withdrawal
• Outline the tools used in assessing the drugs of the week (AUDIT-C)
• Undertake a motivational interview in the context of the drug(s) of the weeks

Amphetamines

• what are some chronic risks of amphetamine use?
• how long does it take to recover from amphetamine-induced psychosis?
• what are the harms of amphetamine use during pregnancy?
• what drugs are used to manage amphetamine dependency?

Cocaine

• what are some chronic risks of cocaine use?

Caffeine