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Introduction

Types of Substance Users

Stages of Substance Abuse

Causative Factors or Etiology

Overview of Substance Abuse

Cigarettes

Cigars

Chewing Tobacco/Snuff

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

Forms of Nicotine Delivery

Dental Clinician/Patient Communication Regarding Nicotine Use

Nicotine Use & Addiction

Oral Implications of Alcohol Use/Abuse

Dental Clinician/Patient Communication Regarding Alcohol Use

Alcohol Use & Addiction

Oral Implications of Prescription Medication Use/Abuse

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

Identifying the Prescription Drug Abuser

Prescription Medication Use & Addiction

Marijuana

Methamphetamine

Cocaine

Heroin

Four Common Illicit Drug Addictions

Dental Clinician/Patient Communication Regarding Illegal Drug Use

Illegal Drug Use & Addiction

Conclusion

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An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental Professionals

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