Considering Biopsychosocial Contributors to Cognitive Impairment in Methamphetamine Polydrug Use
Total CE Credit Hours: 1.25 Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/103694
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This study investigates the biopsychosocial and neuropsychological factors contributing to cognitive impairment in individuals with heavy methamphetamine (MA) use as part of a polydrug history, compared to those using only alcohol. Through a retrospective case file audit, the study highlights demographic differences, substance use patterns, and clinical comorbidities, revealing that while both groups exhibit cognitive impairments, the MA-polydrug group faces distinct risks due to earlier substance use onset and higher exposure to substance-related harms. These findings emphasize the importance of considering biopsychosocial contributors when evaluating cognitive difficulties in addiction cohorts.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Maybe It’s Not the Meth created by James R Gooden et al in 2022.
Publication Date
Frontiers in Psychiatry Feb 2022
Course Material Authors
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James R Gooden
Dr. James R. Gooden is a researcher at Turning Point and the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs in Australia. He specializes in addiction neuropsychology and the biopsychosocial impacts of substance use. This is his first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Vanessa Petersen
Dr. Vanessa Petersen is a clinician at Turning Point, focusing on the neuropsychological assessment of substance use disorders. She holds expertise in cognitive impairments and addiction. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Hana Kuc is a Licensed Mental Heath counselor and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor who has been working in the field for 13 years. In that time she has worked as a counselor, therapist, educator and director. Hana has specialized in working with clients on medication assisted treatment, who are in recovery from opiates, and are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
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Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Analyze the biopsychosocial factors influencing cognitive impairments in individuals with heavy methamphetamine-polydrug use compared to alcohol-only users.
Identify key differences in neuropsychological performance and clinical comorbidities between the two substance-using groups.
Discuss the clinical implications of early substance use onset and modifiable risk factors for tailoring interventions in addiction treatment settings.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 20th, 2025 and expires Feb 19th, 2035
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Course Creator
Hana Kuc, LMHC, NCC, CASAC – No relevant financial relationships.
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