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Across the nation, drug overdose deaths have increased greatly in recent years. Non-medical prescription opioids and other illicit drugs pose dangerous consequences for those engaging in substance misuse. Non-medical prescription opioid use entails the use of opioids either without a prescription and/or in ways that do not coincide with how prescribed opioids are medically prescribed. Given the link of onset of substance misuse and the presence of mental health conditions, health and human service professionals have an integral role in mitigating use and supporting those engaging in substance misuse. This webinar will provide a look at non-medical opioid misuse in the United States by providing an overview of prevalence, trends, and clinical implications for providers. A focus on ethics and ethical implications will be discussed. This is an introductory course and provides factual information based off of the presenter's national research and co-authored publications.
https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/APrimer/viewA Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse:
Prevalence, Trends, Ethics, and Clinical implications
Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Across the nation, drug overdose deaths have increased greatly in recent years. Non-medical prescription opioids and other illicit drugs pose dangerous consequences for those engaging in substance misuse. Non-medical prescription opioid use entails the use of opioids either without a prescription and/or in ways that do not coincide with how prescribed opioids are medically prescribed. Given the link of onset of substance misuse and the presence of mental health conditions, health and human service professionals have an integral role in mitigating use and supporting those engaging in substance misuse. This webinar will provide a look at non-medical opioid misuse in the United States by providing an overview of prevalence, trends, and clinical implications for providers. A focus on ethics and ethical implications will be discussed. This is an introductory course and provides factual information based off of the presenter's national research and co-authored publications.
10 am: Welcome and introduction to the topic
10:30-11:15 am: Understanding opioid misuse, trends, and common terminology
11:15-12:00: Risk factors to opioid use and non-medical opioid misuse
12:00-12:30 pm: Prevalence and shifting trends to opioid use and misuse
12:30-1:00 pm: Latest research and video
1:00-1:30 pm: Lunch / Break
1:30-2:15 pm: Available supports and resources
2:15-2:45 pm: Strategies and tools to offer client and family support
2:45 pm: Break
3:00-3:45 pm: Clinical implications to support consumers experiencing substance misuse and their loved ones
3:45-4:00 pm: Recap; Q&A
*I can build in a break or 2 wherever you'd prefer.