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Learning Objectives
Explain the epidemiology of chronic pain and misuse/risks of abusing opioids.
Describe addictive symptomatology and the use of risk evaluation and mitigation strategy in opioid safety management.
Discuss the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program.
Review the development of a comprehensive patient evaluation & treatment plan.
Identify drug diversion and drug seeking tactics and behaviors.
Review methods to minimize drug diversion.
Outline best practice methods for collaborating with patients suspected of drug seeking behavior and diversion.
Discuss best practice methods for collaborating with colleagues suspected of drug seeking behavior and diversion.
Describe the 5 drug diversion prevention laws in WV.