Interactions between Psychiatric Medications and Drugs of Abuse Online Course

Course Sessions Begin: October 1, 2007

Approved for CACCF CEC hours

This seven-week course explores the needs of clients who are taking prescribed medications and also have substance use problems. The course covers the most common interactions between psychiatric medications and substances of abuse. The recommended prerequisite for this course is Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use.

At the end of this course, you will be able to

• define drug interaction theory
• describe the similarities between symptoms of mental health problems and substance use
• list common interactions between antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and drugs of abuse
• list common interactions between antipsychotic medications, mood stabilizers and drugs of abuse
• learn how to anticipate, prevent and handle common interactions.

Faculty

• Caroline Warnock, B.Sc.Phm., R.Ph., P.G.Cert., Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, CAMH
• Wende Wood, BA, BSP, Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, Drug Information and Drug Use Evaluation Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services, CAMH

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