Description

This module provides an overview of the basic principles of medical toxicology as it relates to the practice of addiction medicine. Learners will discuss how toxicology principles aid in the management of overdose, withdrawal, and misuse of substances. Laboratory, methodology and testing portfolios will be reviewed and key characteristics of a toxicology lab for use in practice will be discussed.

Module Objectives

After completing this module you will be able to:

1. Describe the basic principles of medical toxicology as it pertains to the practice of addiction medicine.
2. Discuss how toxicology principles aid in the management of overdose, withdrawal and misuse of substances.
3. Reference the laboratory, methodology and testing portfolios available to physicians.
4. Identify the key characteristics of a top toxicology laboratory to use in practice.