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Prescription Drug Abuse

Tracking # 20-729316

$99999.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Misuse of prescription opioids, CNS depressants, and stimulants is a serious public health problem in the United States. Although most people take prescription medications responsibly, in 2017, an estimated 18 million people (more than 6 percent of those aged 12 and older) have misused such medications at least once in the past year. These articles explore the drugs that are commonly abused, reasons for the abuse and possible prevention measures.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board

Certified Prevention Consultant

1h P2-Prevention Education & Service Delivery for Prevention Professionals

Certified Prevention Specialist

1h P2-Prevention Education & Service Delivery for Prevention Professionals

Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant

1h P2-Prevention Education & Service Delivery for Prevention Professionals

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant

1h C1-Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Knowledge

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II

1h C1-Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Knowledge

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III

1h C1-Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Knowledge

Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor

1h C1-Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Knowledge

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