Prescription Drug and Controlled Substance Abuse-Content PDF Handout

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Continuing Education (CEU) course on prescription drug abuse highlights responsible opioid prescribing, prevention strategies, naloxone use, nonpharmacologic interventions, abuse-deterrent formulations, monitoring programs, recognizing aberrant behaviors, drug diversion at workplace, patient education, addressing counterfeit pills, calculating morphine milligram equivalents, tapering opioids, and CDC guidelines. Emphasizes the importance of assessing risks, improved function, and using biofeedback.

Keywords

Continuing Education

CEU

prescription drug abuse

responsible opioid prescribing

prevention strategies

naloxone use

nonpharmacologic interventions

abuse-deterrent formulations

monitoring programs

aberrant behaviors