Although many types of prescription drugs are abused, there is currently a growing, deadly epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse. According to the CDC, nearly three out of four prescription drug overdoses are caused by prescription painkillers.
DescriptionThis 1-hour online, self-paced course will provide information to understand the significance of the opioid epidemic, understand the role of dentists, learn best practices and strategies for preventing prescription drug diversion and abuse, and identify tools and resources.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of the opioid epidemic
- Discuss the role of dentists and oral surgeons
- Learn best practices and strategies for preventing prescription drug diversion and abuse
- Identify tools and resources
Author
Colorado School of Public Health, Center for Health, Work & Environment.
Support
This training was developed with support from the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. Visit https://www.corxconsortium.org