Treating Addiction: Diagnosis, Therapeutic Strategies, and Integrated Management - Chiropractic Continuing Education, General, 6 Hours

Approved for 6 Hours

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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in recognizing and managing musculoskeletal conditions associated with substance use disorders.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Explore addiction through DSM-5 classifications, the biopsychosocial model, and its neurological foundations.
• Identify key clinical signs of substance use disorders in chiropractic patients and integrate effective screening tools such as AUDIT, DAST-10, and CAGE-AID into practice.
• Understand the neurophysiological and biomechanical effects of commonly used substances and emerging drugs of abuse on the musculoskeletal system.
• Apply tailored chiropractic techniques for addiction recovery, including spinal adjustments, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and proprioceptive retraining.
• Develop treatment plans that address post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), complex cases, and vulnerable populations.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Licensed Chiropractors: Practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge and clinical skills in treating addiction-related musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
• Healthcare Professionals in Integrative Medicine: Osteopaths, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists who work with patients in recovery and want to enhance their understanding of addiction’s impact on physical health.
• Chiropractic Students & Educators: Individuals looking to gain specialized knowledge in addiction-informed chiropractic care for improved patient outcomes.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1303479