The ADA has released its Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing.
The guide covers topics such as the following:
- Drug diversion
- Understanding the disease of substance use disorders
- Detection and deterrence of substance use disorders and drug diversion
- Office management of controlled substances
- Addiction and impairment in dental professionals
The guide also covers commonly used illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs, in addition to alcohol and tobacco.
It can be ordered at adacatalog.org.
