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Dr. Imalingat Julius
The material outlines the ten classes of psychoactive substances and the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological features of substance use disorders. It details diagnostic criteria such as impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria. The presentation discusses specific psychiatric complications of alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use, including withdrawal syndromes and mental health effects. Prevalence data for Uganda and global trends are highlighted, along with management strategies like naloxone administration for opioid intoxication. The content is intended for clinicians and trainees in psychiatry and addiction medicine.
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