Addiction, Abuse, and Safe Opioid Prescribing Practices

Explore a comprehensive lecture on addiction, abuse, and safe opioid prescribing practices delivered by Dr. Sharon Levy for OPENPediatrics. Learn about the epidemiology of opioid misuse, opioid neurobiology, and safe prescribing practices. Understand the differences between addiction and pseudoaddiction, and discover special considerations for treating patients with pain who have a history of substance abuse. Gain insights into long-term opioid prescribing, key principles for safe opioid use, and how to identify signs of addiction. Examine case studies on addiction versus poor pain control and acute, self-limited pain. Familiarize yourself with the CRAFFT screening tool and learn about anticipatory guidance in opioid management.

Intro
Objectives
Opioid Neurobiology
Physiologic Adaptations
Opioid Addiction
Treatment for Opioid Dependence
Long-Term Opioid Prescribing
Prescribing Opioids for Pain Control
Key Principles for Safe Opioid Prescribing
Case 1: Addiction vs. Poor Pain Control
CRAFFT Screening Tool
Addiction vs. Pseudoaddiction
Anticipatory Guidance
Signs of Addiction
Case 2: Acute, Self-Limited Pain
Chapters
Summary