Learning Objectives

  • Summarize the epidemiology and pathophysiology of opioid use disorder
  • Identify independent risk factors for opioid use disorder
  • Apply the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth Edition criteria to categorize mild, moderate, or severe opioid use disorder
  • Develop a risk mitigation plan when using agonist therapy for pain and OUD
  • Apply the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommendations for treating acute or chronic pain in active OUD

Acknowledgements

  • Christopher Herndon, PharmD
  • Raymond Tait, PhD
  • McKenzie Ferguson, PharmD
  • Rebecca Luebbert, PhD, RN
  • Kevin Rowland, PhD
  • Gretchen Salsich, PhD, PT
  • Kimberly Zoberi, MD
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