CDP Presents: Chronic Pain and Opioid (Ab)Use - 15 Nov. 2017 via Adobe Connect
CDP Presents: Chronic Pain and Opioid (Ab)Use - Online via Adobe Connect
Originally presented 15 November 2017
Description:
This 90-minute webinar (60 minutes instruction, 30 minutes Q&A), reviews the intersection of chronic pain and opioid use and misuse in the military. It details evidence based treatments for both conditions, including the limited efficacy and risks inherent in treating chronic pain with opioids and the importance of medication-assisted treatments (MATs) for managing opioid use disorder. Viewers will learn evidence-based screening for opioid use disorder and how to best manage patients with opioid use disorder and/or chronic pain.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this 1.5 hour webinar, participants will be able to:
- Consider common trends in chronic pain and opioids and prioritize alternative approaches to managing chronic pain.
- Assess for opioid use disorder.
- Apply evidence-based treatments for managing opioid use disorders in military clients.
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