Introduction (Tip 54, Chapter 1)

Course overview

Introduction (TIP 54, Chapter 1): Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders equips clinicians with practical guidance and tools for treating chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in adults with histories of substance use disorders (SUDs). It does NOT describe how to treat SUDs or other behavioral health disorders in patients with CNCP; however, it provides readers with information about SUD assessments and referrals for further evaluation. Course materials are from Chapter 1 and can be accessed either 1) online or 2) by ordering the book free of charge from http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-54-Managing-Chronic-Pain-in-Adults-With-or-in-Recovery-From-Substance-Use-Disorders/Most-Popular/SMA12-4671?sortBy=4 Course materials are found on pages 1-11 of pdf document (pages 14 to 24 if using Adobe toolbar page finder).