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Learning Objectives
1.Define key terms associated with opioid abuse and dependence.
2.Outline the background and epidemiology of opioid use and abuse, including risk factors for misuse and dependence.
3.Describe the pharmacology and clinical effects of opioids.
4.Discuss characteristics of specific opioid drugs and opioid antagonists.
5.Review the natural history, pathophysiology, and effects of opioid abuse and dependence.
6.Identify signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and withdrawal.
7.List the issues associated with the abuse of or dependence on legitimately prescribed opioids.
8.Discuss the role of crisis intervention and harm reduction in the management of opioid abuse and dependence.
9.Identify methods of managing the detoxification and withdrawal associated with cessation of opioid abuse or dependence.
10.Discuss therapies used to maintain extended abstinence from opioids, including agonist replacement and abstinence therapies.