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The Opioid Epidemic: Crisis and Solutions

About the Course

This course provides a broad review of the opioid epidemic by outlining the scope and origins of the epidemic and addressing potential solutions and approaches to solve and, ultimately, eradicate the epidemic. Some proposed immediate solutions incorporate the use of abuse-deterrent opioid formulations, medication-assisted therapies, and naloxone distribution to treat opioid overdose. Also reviewed are longer-term innovative approaches which incorporate longer-term strategic solutions, and policy integration.

This course is based on the article, The Opioid Epidemic: Crisis and Solutions created by Phil Skolnick, PhD, DSc in 2018.

Publication Date

Annual Reviews 2018

Course Material Author

Phil Skolnick, PhD, DSc

Dr Skolnick is a neuroscientist and pharmacologist who has worked on the pharmacology of depression, anxiety and addiction. He has published extensively on these topics and at the time that he wrote this article he was working as Chief Science Officer for Opiant Pharmaceuticals.

Phil Skolnick, PhD, DSc authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D.

Dr. Gibson is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years in research, clinical and consulting practice. He has also held leadership roles in research administration and program evaluation and more recently has specialized in program evaluation and system analysis. He draws upon his years of expertise as a practicing psychologist, administrator, researcher and technologist to help universities evaluate their programs to implement, meet, and maintain CACREP standards.

Recommended For

Any clinician working in a pain clinic or pain management office and substance abuse providers. This course is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge, but those with some basic knowledge will benefit more from the material. This course content is at the intermediate level.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Recognize the scope of and origins of the opioid epidemic.
  2. Identify immediate solutions and longer term innovative approaches.
  3. Apply longer term strategic solutions and policies.

Availability

This course is available starting Apr 8th, 2019 and expires Jan 4th, 2038

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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American Psychological Association (APA)

1 CE credit hour – eligible until Dec 30th, 2026

CE Learning Systems is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

1 CE credit hour – eligible until Dec 30th, 2026

CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 1 NBCC hour(s) awarded.

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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

1 CE credit hour – eligible until Dec 31st, 2042

This course has been approved by CE Learning Systems, service provider of CE-Credit.com, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #107243, CE Learning Systems is responsible for all aspects of their programming.

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ASPPB/Psypact (ASPPB)

1 CE credit hour – eligible until Dec 30th, 2026

CE Learning Systems is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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