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  • Define alcohol use disorders using criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

  • Prescribe medications appropriate for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.

  • Identify patients at risk of benzodiazepine use disorder.

  • Describe treatment modalities for benzodiazepine use disorder.

  • Recommend appropriate therapy that is tailored to the needs of patients with tobacco use disorder.

  • Use the 5 Rs framework for motivational intervention in patients who are not ready to attempt smoking cessation.

  • Implement screening tools for opioid use disorder.

  • Use medications to treat opioid use disorder.

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