Medical Student 8 Hour Buprenorphine Training-Webinar 3b: Guide to Rational Opioid Prescribing: Monitoring and Responding to Misuse

Webinar 3b: Guide to Rational Opioid Prescribing: Monitoring and Responding to Misuse

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Video Summary

The video discusses the misuse and abuse of opioids and introduces the guidelines of the North Carolina Medical Board and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. It explores the confusion and overlap between terms like drug abuse, dependence, and addiction. It categorizes different medication-related behaviors that may be seen as aberrant, such as obtaining or using opioids without a therapeutic indication, overusing medication, or using opioids for purposes other than pain relief. The video emphasizes the importance of careful assessment, monitoring, and intervention when misuse is suspected or identified. The recommendations for preventing misuse and responding to it include risk stratification, ongoing monitoring, and appropriate interventions. It also discusses the use of drug screening and monitoring programs. The video concludes with a discussion on how to adapt the treatment plan and when to stop prescribing opioids. The video provides helpful information for clinicians on how to address the risks associated with opioid use and ensure patient safety.

Keywords

opioids

misuse

abuse

guidelines

chronic pain