Opioid Crisis
Learn what opioids are, why they’re used medically, and how misuse has led to a major public health crisis. Explore the science behind opioid addiction, the impact of misuse, and the economic and social toll of the opioid epidemic.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define opioids and identify common examples, including both prescription and illicit forms
- Describe the medical benefits and non-medical risks of opioid use
- Explain the human and economic impact of opioid misuse and addiction
- Discuss the characteristics and trends of the global opioid market
- Analyze how pharmaceutical companies have influenced opioid prescribing practices
- Identify four evidence-based strategies essential for successful recovery
- Describe the physiological effects of opioids on the human body
- Outline key components of an effective opioid treatment and recovery plan
- Discuss current opioid overdose fatality rates and contributing factors
- Explain future projections of opioid use and explore strategies to address the ongoing crisis
- Identify the four evidence-based areas crucial to managing life in recovery
- Outline the features of an opioid treatment recovery plan
- Discuss opioid overdose fatality statistics
- Explain future opioid use projections and ways the crisis can be addressed
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define opioids and identify common examples, including both prescription and illicit forms
- Describe the medical benefits and non-medical risks of opioid use
- Explain the human and economic impact of opioid misuse and addiction
- Discuss the characteristics and trends of the global opioid market
- Analyze how pharmaceutical companies have influenced opioid prescribing practices
- Identify four evidence-based strategies essential for successful recovery
- Describe the physiological effects of opioids on the human body
- Outline key components of an effective opioid treatment and recovery plan
- Discuss current opioid overdose fatality rates and contributing factors
- Explain future projections of opioid use and explore strategies to address the ongoing crisis
- Identify the four evidence-based areas crucial to managing life in recovery
- Outline the features of an opioid treatment recovery plan
- Discuss opioid overdose fatality statistics
- Explain future opioid use projections and ways the crisis can be addressed
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Training Overview
- Introduction to Opioids
- Epidemic Waves of the Opioid Crisis
- Opioid Markets
- Legal Action and Industry Accountability
- Pain Management with Opioids
- Comprehensive Approaches to Opioid Addiction, Treatment, and Public Health Response
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
The course covers types of opioids, how they affect the brain and body, addiction and misuse, overdose risks, and the social and economic impact of the opioid crisis.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the Opioid Crisis course.
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This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, caregivers, students, and anyone seeking to understand opioid use, addiction, and its wider impact.