Joshua Caballero, PharmD, BCPP, FCCP

University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy

Dr. Joshua Caballero completed a BA in Psychology from the University of Florida and received his PharmD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Afterwards, he completed a psychiatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a pharmacotherapy fellowship at The Ohio State University. Dr. Caballero is board certified in psychiatric pharmacy and has worked extensively with underserved populations including establishing pharmacy outpatient clinical services. Dr. Caballero’s research interests include the effects of psychotropic agents in various populations and their impact on cognition, health literacy in HIV, and pharmacy education. He has presented many times at national conferences, secured extramural funding, and published in academic peer-reviewed journals. He has been the recipient of several teaching and advising awards at the University and national level.

SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

ACPE# TBA

Objectives:

1.  Recognize and classify symptoms of different substance use disorders.
2. Explain typical comorbidities and etiologies of substance use disorders
3. Describe laws for dispensing and administrating supplies and rescue medication (i.e., needles, naloxone)
4. Recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of substance use disorders
5. Differentiate and compare various treatment options for opioid management
6. Recognize the differences between cannabinoid products and their role in pain management
7. Define an appropriate patient specific treatment for individuals with substance use disorders including monitoring parameters
8. Counsel patients and caregivers in regards to substance use disorder treatment
9. Counsel patients and caregivers regarding the use of cannabinoid products.