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Alcohol Use Disorders in the United States - Shifting Landscape, Impact, and Treatment

Offered By: MassGeneralHospital via YouTube

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Substance Abuse Courses Public Health Courses

Course Description

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Explore the shifting landscape of alcohol use disorders in the United States through this comprehensive presentation. Delve into the alarming increase in alcohol-related harms over the past decade, particularly during the pandemic. Examine how unhealthy alcohol use, including excessive consumption and alcohol use disorders, has risen significantly across all gender, racial/ethnic, and age groups. Investigate the explosion of alcohol-related healthcare utilization and deaths, with a focus on alcohol-associated liver disease. Learn from Dr. Gene Lambert, MD, MBA, FACP, FASAM, as he discusses the societal impact of these trends and presents effective treatment strategies to address this growing public health concern.

Syllabus

Blum Center Program: Alcohol Use Disorders in the United States


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MassGeneralHospital

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