Diagnosis and Clinical Implications of Cocaine Use Disorder

Deepen Your Knowledge of Cocaine Use Disorder

Cocaine use disorder poses significant challenges for patients and healthcare providers alike. Its potent effects on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, coupled with the high risk of addiction, demand a skilled and informed clinical approach. This course is tailored to healthcare professionals, offering comprehensive insights into the epidemiology, pharmacology, and clinical presentation of cocaine use disorder in adults.

Through this program, you’ll gain critical skills to:

• Understand the pharmacological impact of cocaine on the body and brain.

• Identify the clinical signs and symptoms associated with cocaine use disorder.

• Accurately diagnose cocaine use disorder and recognize its long-term complications.

Enrolling in this course will earn 2 Continuing Education (CE) Contact Hours, with credits automatically reported to CE Broker. This accessible, evidence-based course is ideal for healthcare providers aiming to enhance patient care, meet professional licensing requirements, or advance their understanding of substance use disorders.

Topics Covered

This course offers a comprehensive review of cocaine use disorder, including:

• Epidemiology: Prevalence and demographic trends of cocaine use disorder.

• Pharmacology: Mechanisms of action, acute effects, and long-term consequences of cocaine use.

• Clinical Implications: Identifying cardiovascular, neurological, and emotional complications.

• Diagnosis: Criteria and methods for diagnosing cocaine use disorder in adults.

Completion Requirements:

To receive full CE credit for this course, participants must:

• Be registered for the activity.
• Review all course materials.
• Complete the post-test with a passing grade of 70% or higher.
• Submit the course evaluation survey.

Additional requirements, such as participation in discussion boards or practice exercises, may apply to some courses.

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: The planners, authors, and presenters of this CE activity have disclosed no conflicts of interest, including any relevant financial relationships with commercial companies related to this activity.
• Commercial Support: There is no commercial or sponsor support for this CE activity.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this CE activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned or associated with the activity.
• Off-Label Product Use: This course does not include information about any unapproved or off-label uses of products.