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Prescription Drug Abuse

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About the Course

Misuse of prescription opioids, CNS depressants, and stimulants is a serious public health problem in the United States. Although most people take prescription medications responsibly, in 2017, an estimated 18 million people (more than 6 percent of those aged 12 and older) have misused such medications at least once in the past year. These articles explore the drugs that are commonly abused, reasons for the abuse and possible prevention measures.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Prescription Drug Abuse created by National Institute of Drug Abuse in 2018.

Publication Date

December 2018 and September 2018

Course Material Author

National Institute of Drug Abuse

National Institute of Drug Abuse 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

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Acknowledge the alarming rate of prescription drug use.
  2. Identify the different risk factors of addiction to various prescription drugs.
  3. Apply evidence-based treatment specific to the type of prescription drug

Availability

This course is available starting Jun 18th, 2019 and expires Dec 30th, 2025

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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American Psychological Association (APA)

1 CE credit hour

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

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

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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Misuse of Prescription Drugs

References begin on page 31.

Misuse of Prescription Drugs

The 12 P's of the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

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Course Number 102432
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  • Reading-Based Online
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