Overview of Substance Use Disorders and Addictions
Substance Use Disorders and Addictions
March 2017
This introductory webinar presents an overview of basic concepts of substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs); reviews diagnostic criteria as defined in the DSM-IV, DSM-5, and the ICD-10; and discusses comorbidity between SUDs and other psychological disorders.
Another version of this webinar offers CE credit
Presenter
Kenneth J. Sher, PhD
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