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Dr. Bassi Presentation on Sleep 8/5/22 @ 12:00 pm EST

This presentation will explore myths and misconceptions related to sleep, the importance of sleep on mental health, the impact of various illicit substances on sleep, and a general overview of treatment options for sleep with a special emphasis on cooccurring substance use disorders.

Dr. Bruce Bassi, MD, MS — founder and Medical Director of TelepsychHealth
Bruce Bassi, M.S., M.D.
May 25, 2022 · 1 min read
Dr. Bassi Presentation on Sleep 8/5/22 @ 12:00 pm EST

Substance Use and Sleep Disorders: Which caused which?

Presentation Details

Presenter: Dr. Bruce Bassi MD MS (Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry)

Date: 8/5/22 Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST

Platform: https://arsuniversity.thinkific.com/

Register Here: https://bit.ly/August5th2022

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Credit Hours: 1

Learning objectives:

  • Understanding the history of sleep disorders and historical treatments.
  • Determining differences between common sleep misperceptions from facts.
  • Reviewing the biological mechanisms underlying our circadian rhythm.
  • Describing sleep architecture and key components in a sleep study.
  • Understanding how depression and antidepressants impact key components of sleep architecture.
  • Describing the impact of the following substances on sleep: alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and caffeine.
  • Reviewing the principles of CBT for insomnia.

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Bruce Bassi, M.S., M.D.

Founder and Medical Director of TelepsychHealth. Board-certified addiction psychiatrist caring for patients in ten states by secure video.

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