Navigating Controlled Substances: Best Practices and Misuse Prevention

Explore the vast scope of drug abuse, misuse, and addiction, along with the risk factors for drug misuse in this empowering course. Next, discover the significant impact of social determinants on health, and gain valuable insights into effectively managing chronic pain and substance use while learning about treatments for mental illness. Additionally, you will learn how to use Naloxone, raise awareness, and engage in meaningful conversations with patients about Naloxone.

This course examines a range of non-pharmacological therapies that effectively alleviate lower back pain, while also providing thorough instruction on different exercises to address this issue. It covers various categories of non-opioid medications for pain and emphasizes the responsible prescription of controlled substances. Additionally, it thoroughly delves into prescribing guidelines for controlled substances, as well as the importance of behavioral support during non-opioid pain therapies and the challenges of tapering.

Discover the ability to assess risks and address potential harms of opioid use and the initiation of opioid therapy in this course. Moreover, you will uncover the advantages and disadvantages of conducting toxicology tests and pain management for patients with opioid use disorder. This course is designed for healthcare professionals to gain critical insights into the dangers associated with prescribing such substances, as well as strategies for their safe and effective use. So why wait? Start your learning journey today.