Addiction-Related Substances and What to Do About Them
June 13 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am CDT
Join us for Dr. Jim Shuler’s insightful presentation on ‘Addiction-related Substances and What to Do About Them.’ This lecture will delve into the comprehensive treatment of Substance Use Disorders (SUD), offering a nuanced understanding of general treatment approaches. Dr. Shuler will explore the distinctive behavioral aspects and unique considerations for medical interventions across major drug groups such as alcohol, cannabinoids, dissociates/hallucinogens, nicotine, opioids, sedative-hypnotics, and stimulants, shedding light on effective strategies for managing and overcoming addiction.
Speaker: James B. Shuler, DO, MS, FACOEP, FAWM, FASAM
Dr. Shuler’s passion for addiction medicine arose from his own recovery from alcoholism over a decade ago. He began his training at Harmony Foundation and worked under and with several addiction medicine specialists in a variety of practices over the past 9 years. He is currently dual board-certified in Addiction and Emergency Medicine with a subspecialty fellowship in Wilderness Medicine. Dr. Shuler is the Medical Director for inpatient addiction treatment at the Foundry in Steamboat, Colorado, Mile High Recovery in Denver, Colorado; and Medical Director for Thrivur Health, an outpatient substance use disorder treatment clinic in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Shuler’s medical expertise combined with his experience in long-term recovery gives him a unique understanding of both the science and stigma of addiction.
