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Although cocaine has been a drug of abuse for decades, research on the treatment of cocaine dependence was delayed until the later part of the 20th century. The introduction and widespread use of crack cocaine in the 1980s, the severity of the addiction, and comorbid problems prompted the scientific community to investigate treatment options [9]. Topics covered in this review include the history and demographics of the current cocaine epidemic; risk factors, background characteristics and como...

After completing this program participants will be able to: - Select and utilize tobacco, alcohol, and drug use screening tools - Perform brief interventions for tobacco and substance use problems - Refer patients to the appropriate type of substance abuse treatment center and/or specialist - Follow-up with and reassess patients who receive treatment for substance abuse or tobacco use

At the completion of this program, you should be able to: * Explain the federal regulations related to fraud, waste and abuse * Describe how Medicaid & Medicare fraud, waste and abuse regulations affect your daily work * Describe the components of your company's fraud, waste and abuse compliance program * State your responsibilities under your company's fraud, waste and abuse policies and procedures * Identify and report suspected fraud, waste and abuse activities in...

At the conclusion of this activity, the pharmacy technician should be able to: 1. Describe common signs and symptoms associated with chemical dependency. 2. Differentiate among terms relating to addiction such as physical dependence, chemical dependence, and pseudoaddiction. 3. List three drugs used in the management of chemically dependent patients.

After completing this course you will be able to: 1. Describe the prevalence of elder abuse in the United States. 2. Define elder abuse. 3. Describe the three categories of elder abuse. 4. Describe the six types of elder abuse, including the signs and symptoms of each type. 5. State the health care provider’s responsibility for assessing, documenting, and reporting suspected cases of elder abuse. 6. State the professional and legal issues relevant to the health care provider and elde...

This course has been approved by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and is an approved abuse education curriculum to be used as a training tool for Dependent Adult Abuse mandatory reporter training. IDPH approval #2908. A thorough review of adult dependent abuse, including definitions, characteristics of victims and perpetrators, and reasons for abuse. The course identifies indicators of adult abuse and summarizes reportable criteria for mandated reporting. It further outlines the ...

This course addresses chronic pain and depression, substance abuse, noncompliance, difficult patients, and solutions.

This course has been approved by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and is an approved abuse education curriculum to be used as a training tool for Child Abuse mandatory reporter training. IDPH approval #2907. Identifies mandatory reporters of child abuse in Iowa and summarizes the procedures for making such a report. Defines child abuse under Iowa law and reviews in detail the procedures of the Iowa Department of Health Services (DHS). When you finish this course, you will be ...

Cannabis products, such as marijuana and hashish, comprise the most widely used recreational drugs both domestically and worldwide. This course will provide the most pertinent up-to-date information regarding the demographics and characteristics of cannabis users, the history of therapeutic and recreational use of the drug, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, clinical signs and symptoms, biological and behavioral manifestations of short-term and long-term usage, as well as pharmacotherapy, ...

Child abuse and neglect is a serious social problem. Research indicates that a significant number of children in the United States have been victims of physical abuse. The figures show that ethnic minority children (i.e., African Americans, Native American Indians/Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islander children) have higher rates of reported child abuse and neglect compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. It has been argued that health practitioners, social workers, and mental health ...

This course is approved by the New York State Department of Education and meets the continuing education requirement for coursework in Child Abuse and Maltreatment for New York healthcare professionals. Defines child abuse, maltreatment, and neglect, plus mandated reporters and requirements for reporting as defined by New York State. Presents indicators of possible mistreatment, including both physical and behavioral signs. Describes the consequences for the child and the effect of chronic...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Define maltreatment, abuse, and neglect according to the New York State Family Court Act and Social Services Law. * Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child maltreatment. * State the risk factors contributing to child abuse. * List situations in which mandated reporters must report suspected cases of maltreatment. * Summarize the actions that reporters may take to protect a child beyond filing a child abuse report. * Ou...

* Recognize and evaluate cases of suspected child physical abuse and child sexual abuse * Document injuries appropriately * Understand your responsibilities as a mandated reporter * Recount the investigative processes involved in suspected child abuse cases * Collaborate effectively with child protective services (CPS) and law enforcement agencies Meets Special CME Requirements in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas

After completing this couse participants should be able to: 1. Understand mandatory reporting statutes. 2. Understand the mandatory reporter's immunity from criminal and civil liability. 3. Understand the penalties and consequences for failure to report suspected child abuse. 4. Recognize warning signs of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy (MSBP). 5. Understand the ANA Code of Ethics, provisions 2 & 3 in relation to mandatory reporting. 6. Understand the establishment and maintenance of cent...

Acknowledgement: This module is supported by a grant from the Donald Reynolds Foundation. Dementia is an important diagnosis that is frequently missed until its later stages. In this module, clinicians will learn the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with memory loss, manage associated behavioral problems, recognize signs of elder abuse and familiarize themselves with physician responsibility and options related to unsafe elderly drivers.

Prescribing Controlled Substances has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Along with it, there has been an increase in patient mortality and medical malpractice claims. Prescribing controlled substances presents a conundrum for physicians and practitioners: adequately treating patients for pain and other problems while avoiding the hazards to practitioner and patient alike from inappropriate prescribing. This Internet presentation presents the risks and the means to reduce risk...

FRIDAY MAY 18, 2012 HERBAL PRODUCTS & ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES ACPE # 043-9999-11-030-L01-P Scott Long, R.Ph, Ph. D Southwestern Oklahoma State University Objectives: 1. Review scientific and clinical data to assess the potential benefit and/or harm that alternative therapies present. 2. Assess the benefits and risks to a patient's health in recommending alternative therapies. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the most commonly used herbal products. ____________________________________...

The pharmacologic properties of opioids including their mechanisms of action, receptor targets, target tissues, agonists and antagonists. Clinical applications including accepted usage, duration of action, and the minimizing of side effects. Finally, a look at overdose deaths from opioid abuse. When you finish this course, you will be able to: *Identify the various receptor targets of opioid action and explain how they differ. *List the target tissues of opioids along with their natural...

This program will provide pharmacists with an overview of opioid pain medication and identify the signs of abuse and diversion that can occur in patients receiving them. The program will emphasize the role of the pharmacist in intervening and educating patients to prevent abuse and diversion while optimizing pain management.

The purpose of this self-learning packet is to educate health care providers about care related to children who are victims of abuse. This also meets the criteria for the state Level I trauma center education requirements.

Domestic violence, in the form of child abuse and intimate partner violence, remains a pervasive part of contemporary life in the U.S. Its effects are deep and far-reaching. This 2-hour online course is intended to help health professionals maintain a high state of vigilance and to be well prepared with immediate and appropriate responses when abuse is disclosed. There is a special section on the complexity of an abuse victim’s decision about if and when to leave an abuser. This course will ...

This assessment will be used to evaluate your mastery of content provided in Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse -2010 Update.

In order to prevent overuse and abuse, clinicians, especially pharmacists, must be diligent about monitoring adverse events and potential misuse in their pain patients. Prescription drug abuse is increasing worldwide and Dr. McPherson provides pharmacists with an excellent review of what tools are available to improve assessment and monitoring of pain and drug-related aberrant behaviors. Treatment success can be improved when pain characteristics are properly assessed, and risk of abuse, misu...

Statement of Need Identifying and Reporting Doctor Shopping in the United States . Doctor Shopping laws and Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs have been provided in many states in an attempt to control abuse and diversion. Intended Audience Practitioners who prescribe controlled substance medication for pain management Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: - Explain The Doctor Shopping law in the above listed state or stat...

Among the male-specific conditions addressed in this course are prostate disease (prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and cancer), testicular conditions (testicular torsion, epididymitis, varicocele), premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, late-onset hypogonadism, infertility, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Prostate cancer is discussed in considerable detail. Prostate screening is among the most controversial issues in health care today, and the issue is explored here...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Describe the scope and dynamics of domestic violence. * List the signs and symptoms and effects of domestic violence. * Discuss legal remedies for protection. * Isolate lethality and risk factors for domestic violence. * Describe client/family interventions to protect the victims and prevent future violence. * Identify resources available in the community as well as state and national resources. * State Kentucky's reporting requir...

After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. List the potential therapeutic applications of marijuana. 2. Describe the effects of marijuana on the central nervous system and other organ systems. 3. Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of synthetic cannabinoids and smoked marijuana. 4. Describe the different approaches states have taken to permit marijuana to be used for medical purposes. 5. Analyze the controversy between state and federal law as it ...

Treating chronic pain patients is a complex challenge. In 2011, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a comprehensive report assessing the impact of pain in America. The report indicates that for the 116 million Americans living with chronic pain, these challenges include not only uncertain diagnosis and social stigma, but also shortcomings in the availability of effective analgesics. In addition, treatment challenges are often compounded by inadequate knowledge among both clinicians and pa...

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Dr. Jeffrey Gudin discusses controlled substance prescribing and proper patient selection in opioid therapy. Opioids can be a successful treatment option for chronic, nonmalignant pain, but may not be well tolerated by some patients. Treatment failures occur for various reasons, including opioid-related adverse events, analgesic tolerance, hyperalgesia, comorbid mental disorders, opioid misuse to seek reward, and addiction. Assessing a patient’s suitability ...