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Welcome to the Bullet Psych Curriculum Page. This curriculum is designed to be read in order. After you read the welcome post we highly encourage you to start with Day # 1 as the topics naturally build on each other.
Below you will find all of the blog posts with the most recent at the top. See the curriculum page for all of the content organized by theme and chronological order.
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Your Daily Psych Curriculum Starts Here
Welcome to Bullet Psych! My name is Marcus Hunt, I am a board-certified psychiatrist, and I am passionate about behavioral health and...
Marcus Hunt
Jun 28, 20203 min read
Day # 167: Marijuana & Other Cannabis Use Disorder
Today we will discuss cannabis use disorder (CUD). In this post, we’ll cover the history, neurobiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Today's Content Level: Intermediate to Advanced Introduction 1 , 2 , 3 History and Formulations Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for medicine, textiles, and rituals. Cannabis is the whole plant containing hundreds of compounds, including cannabinoids , which are the chemicals that a
Marcus Hunt
Nov 306 min read
Day # 166: Hallucinogen Use Disorder (LSD, MDMA, Pscilocybin, Mescaline, & More)
Today we will discuss hallucinogens. In this post, we’ll cover the history, neurobiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and...
Marcus Hunt
Sep 17 min read
Day # 165: Phencyclidine (PCP) Use Disorder
Today we will discuss phencyclidine (PCP). In this post, we’ll cover the history, neurobiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and...
Marcus Hunt
Aug 165 min read
Day # 164: Stimulant Use Disorder
Effective management of stimulant use disorder utilizes a combination of psychosocial supports and pharmacological interventions.
Marcus Hunt
Jul 286 min read
Day # 163: Opioid Use Disorder
Effective management of opioid use disorder utilizes a combination of psychosocial supports and pharmacological interventions.
Marcus Hunt
Apr 137 min read
Day # 162: Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder
Today we will discuss sedative-hypnotics, focusing on benzodiazepines, but also discussing barbiturates and Z-drugs.
Marcus Hunt
Feb 285 min read
Day # 161: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
This post provides an overview of alcohol use disorder—from epidemiology, clinical pearls, intoxication, withdrawal, and treatment of AUD.
Marcus Hunt
Feb 229 min read
Day # 160: Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
This post provides an overview of substance abuse—from definitions and diagnostic criteria to clinical features and management strategies.
Marcus Hunt
Feb 167 min read
Day # 159: Sleep Disorders Review Quiz
Review Quiz for Sleep Disorders theme.
Marcus Hunt
Jan 314 min read
Day # 158: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Other Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other breathing-related sleep disorders.
Marcus Hunt
Jan 205 min read
Day # 157: Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
Explore the connection between restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, their symptoms, causes, and management strategies.
Marcus Hunt
Jan 176 min read
Day # 156: Parasomnias
Discover the world of parasomnias, from sleepwalking to night terrors. Uncover the types, causes, and treatments for better sleep quality.
Marcus Hunt
Nov 19, 20247 min read
Day # 155: Narcolepsy and Hypersomnolence Disorder
Today, our focus will be on hypersomnolence disorders. This post will delve into narcolepsy and hypersomnolence disorder, along with...
Marcus Hunt
Oct 17, 20246 min read
Day # 154: Insomnia - Treatment
Learn about the comprehensive treatment of insomnia, from addressing underlying conditions to behavioral strategies and medication options.
Marcus Hunt
Sep 19, 20249 min read
Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment
Today, we will be focusing on the first part of our Insomnia curriculum. This session will include an overview, definitions, a comparison...
Marcus Hunt
Sep 12, 20246 min read
Day # 152: Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
Today we will discuss Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders (CRSWDs). We will cover an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria,...
Marcus Hunt
Jan 21, 20247 min read
Day # 151: Why We Sleep: An Overview of Sleep Physiology
Today we will begin a new theme: sleep disorders. We will start by providing an overview of important sleep physiology. Today's Content...
Marcus Hunt
Dec 28, 20235 min read
Day # 150: Eating Disorders Review Quiz
Today will be our review quiz for the eating disorders theme. Take a few minutes and check your learning. 1) Which of the following are...
Marcus Hunt
Oct 2, 20235 min read
Day # 149: Other Eating Disorders (Avoidant/Restrictive, Rumination, & Pica)
Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss three less well known eating disorders: Avoidant/Restrictive...
Marcus Hunt
Jun 25, 20236 min read
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