Neurobiology of addiction and medications for treatment
Reid Lofgran, MDAda 2
Addiction is a very complex disease process, and we are learning more about it daily. As we take a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of addiction we have much better outcomes. This presentation is to describe the medical component of treatment and the importance of integration of that treatment into different disciplines.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss mechanisms behind addiction
- Explain connections between addiction and mental health
- Review medications used to treat addiction
Dr. Lofgran is a caring family physician who practices in Gooding, Idaho. He works with a team of qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at North Canyon Medical Center. Dr. Lofgran takes care of the entire family, from newborns to the elderly. He also treats chemical addictions.
Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
OUD