Managing Addiction Risk In Patients Treated With Opioids (Tip 54, Chapter 4)

Course overview

Managing Addiction Risk in Patients Treated With Opioids (TIP 54, Chapter 4): Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders tells of promoting adherence, how to do a proper urine test, and the importance of including family, friends, and others in the treatment process. This chapter explains how to document the care of the patient and informs the reader how to discontinue opioid therapy. Course materials are from Chapter 4 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 49 to 63 of pdf document (pages 62 to 76 if using Adobe toolbar page finder).