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Course Summary
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem with serious health consequences. This course provides and overview of the commonly abused prescription drugs and their treatment.Course Format
This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you’re ready, purchase the course by clicking the “Add To Cart” button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.Learning Objectives
- Identify common opioids.
- Identify the most common prescription medications in drug abuse-related cases.
- Identify the synthetic opioid that blocks the effects of heroin.
Course Syllabus
- What is prescription drug abuse?
- Opioids
- CNS depressants
- Stimulants
- Trends in prescription drug abuse
- Treating prescription drug addiction.
