Note: This training is hosted by VCPI’s workforce development partner Vermont Addiction Professionals Association (VAPA).

Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology
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About
This presentation will give an overview of the history, epidemiology, risk factors, and basic physiology of the most common substances of that cause functional impairment and use disorders. Through a case based model with interspersed clinical questions and examples, we will review the most common presentations of and medications used to treat these conditions.

Trainer
Heather Stein, MD is a native of West Virginia and grew up in Morgantown where her father still practices family medicine. Dr. Stein moved to Vermont for her family medicine residency at University of Vermont Medical Center where she was introduced to the CHCB community. Dr. Stein’s professional interests include addiction, women’s health, adolescent/young adult medicine and care of the underserved, and comprehensive care for the whole family.

Learning Objectives

1. Review history, epidemiology, risk factors, and basic physiology of most common substances of
   abuse

2. Review common presentations and medications used to treat most common substances of
   abuse