Reviews the recent declaration of a National Public Health Emergency and the current status of OxyContin, Fentanyl, and opioid abuse in the United States. Medical and societal issues involved in the abuse of narcotic pain medications. Mechanisms of action of opioid pain medications. Clinical signs and symptoms of narcotic and opioid abuse. Treatment programs and protocols available for narcotic abuse, including diversion programs for dental professionals. Definitions and comparisons of abuse, tolerance, addiction, physical dependence and withdrawal. Current strategies being employed by the FDA, DEA and pharmaceutical manufacturers to limit abuse potential of OxyContin. Problems associated with limiting availability of narcotic medications as they pertain to patients in legitimate chronic pain seeking prescription medications. Current legal challenges to the marketing and distribution of OxyContin and Fentanyl. California Dental Board approved CE. AGD PACE National approved CE. Remote self-directed distance learning online dental continuing education course.
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Opioids
Good solid course, especially informative regarding OxyContin.
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Fentanyl going wild
Really concerned with the escalating numbers of fentanyl overdoses in our city, great review of opioid dangers and increasing prevalence
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Pain Meds
Enjoyed reading about Fentanyl and OxyContin abuse and the consequences of addiction on a national level
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Fentanyl addiction
Such a growing problem, happy to get CEs studying about it.
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Fentanyl update
Liked the updated review of Fentanyl abuse
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Narcotic Addiction
Interesting case study of OxyContin and aspects of over-prescribing vs legit access for patients in need
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Narcotic Drug dangers
Very timely and updated data about significance of opioid overprescribing and addiction.
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Informative
Was very good information on the subject matter, it kept me interested while taking the course
