OPIOIDS & Substance Abuse 2 credits $35 On Sale $20
Substance Abuse & Opioids
Chronic pain is a significant actor contributing to the opioid crisis in America today. The over-prescription of opioids for chronic pain management, combined with the addictive nature of these drugs, has led to widespread misuse and abuse. Content with this course includes:
Chronic pain is a significant actor contributing to the opioid crisis in America today. The over-prescription of opioids for chronic pain management, combined with the addictive nature of these drugs, has led to widespread misuse and abuse. Content with this course includes:
- Brief History of Narcotics
- Opioids vs. Opiates
- The Fentanyl Crisis
- Opioid Addiction & Teen Addiction
- Opioid Overdose & Treatment
This course offers a detailed explanation on dealing with opioid addiction and overdoses. Unfortunately, many individuals who struggle with opioid addiction initially receive prescriptions for chronic pain. Opioids affect the brain's reward system, leading to a sense of euphoria and pain relief, but the downside to opioids is they are highly addictive.
This 2-credit course offers a full chapter on some of the more popular holistic treatment strategies used as an alternative to opioid drugs.
This 2-credit course offers a full chapter on some of the more popular holistic treatment strategies used as an alternative to opioid drugs.
Holistic Alternatives to OPIOIDS