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Opioid Analgesics: The Epidemiology of Misuse and Advice on Prescribing

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Date: August 17, 2010

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Presenter(s):

Len Paulozzi, MD, MPH Medical Epidemiologist; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta, GA


David Tauben, MD; Clinical Associate Professor for Medicine, Anesthesia & Pain Medicine; University of Washington School of Medicine; Seattle, WA

Overview:

The United States is currently facing an epidemic of overdoses involving opioid analgesics. Most overdoses involve the misuse or abuse of these drugs. Clinicians can play a key role in prevention.

During this call, a CDC subject matter expert will describe the characteristics of these overdoses and what is known about the prescription histories of the affected individuals. In addition, an expert in pain medicine will provide guidance on assessing the risk of opioid treatment, determining the correct dosage, monitoring the course of therapy, and ways to handle problems that occur with drug misuse during the course of care.

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