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Dependence on legal drugs (benzodiazepines and pain killers) (Corso Elettivo) (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S001459
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE
Period
2° semestre dal Feb 21, 2022 al May 31, 2022.
Learning outcomes
The course, held by dr. Lugoboni and by Dr. Rebecca Casari of Addiction Medicine Unit, the structure at the forefront in detoxifications from legal and illegal substances, analyze the potential danger of misuse of benzodiazepines and opioid analgesics, one of the emerging concerns in the US. In particular, we will examine the history of the use of BZD, their proper use, the epidemiology of the abuse, forms of improper use, withdrawal treatment, drug alternatives. The final lecture will be held by Dr. Paul Delaini, pharmacist, using the internet as a source of abuse / trafficking of drugs additives.
Program
Through 3 lessons, 2 hours each, we'll stress use, abuse and dependence from benzodiazepine, pain-killers and the illicit commerce of drugs on Internet.
The 5th-10th-17th of May 2022, 4,30-6 pm.
Aule: 3 maggio: Aula De sandre.
10 maggio aula di farmacologia
17 maggio aula Vecchioni
Examination Methods
To get credits it's mandatory Attending at least 2 lessons out of 3.
