NA1732 - Back Pain and Opioid Abuse: Managing A Slippery Slope

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Learning Objectives
State the standard of care for back pain including opioid .
Discuss the current statistics of the opioid epidemic in the USA.
Compare and contrast the benefits and risks of opioid pain management.
Distinguish between narcotic tolerance, narcotic abuse and narcotic addiction.
List the current recommendations for the healthcare provider in the management of opioids.
Explain the contribution of culture and patient responsibility in the current epidemic.