Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) involving psychotropic medications are among the most common causes of adverse drug reactions, treatment failure, and medication-related hospitalizations in psychiatric and addiction medicine practice. This seminar provides an advanced clinical understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions among antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, sedative-hypnotics, stimulants, and medications used in substance use disorder treatment. Emphasis is placed on cytochrome P450 metabolism, transporter systems, pharmacogenomics, and interaction management in medically complex patients. Practitioners will learn to identify, predict, and manage clinically significant interactions using evidence-based prescribing strategies.

Dr. Merrill Norton is an EMMY winning Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. He was most recently honored by receiving the first Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC) credential in Georgia. His recently updated book, “Understanding Substance Use Disorders Pharmacology,” has been used to train thousands of mental health professionals nationally. His latest book, “The Pharmacist’s Guide to Opioid Use Disorders” was released in December 2018. Dr. Norton has state, national, and international credentials in the treatment of mentally ill/addicted/chronic pain individuals. His areas of specialty in addiction pharmacy are the management of chronic pain in the substance use disordered patient and the neuroscience of substance use disorders. Dr. Norton provides workshops to communities, educators, healthcare professionals, prevention specialists, treatment providers, and especially families, about the diseases of substance use disorders.

1.0 Continuing Education Unit Available*

Register: alliantu.co/cspp0813

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