This module provides an overview of how to diagnose a substance use disorder and a discussion of the neurobiology of addiction.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Describe major features of substance use disorders and explain how a substance use disorder is identified.
• Identify factors that predispose an individual to becoming addicted.
• Explain the roles of positive and negative reinforcement in substance use disorders.
• Compare recovery from addictions to other chronic medical conditions.

Presenter

Dr. Sanchit Maruti, MD, MS is an Attending and Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He also holds a joint clinical appointment as an Attending in Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his medical school and residency training at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and his fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the Harvard combined program. Prior to his medical training he worked for seven years in Biotech and health care consulting in the areas of genetic epidemiology, program management and strategy. He serves as an Area 1 Vermont representative for AAAP.

Developed with funding from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and in collaboration with American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), this curriculum educates treatment court professionals on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders with a primary focus on opioid use disorders.

This project was supported by Grant No. G1299ONDCP02A awarded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the authors and do not represent the official position or policies of the Executive office of the President.