Dr. Sharon Levy describes the epidemiology of opioid medication misuse and abuse, reviews the neurobiology of opioid medications, and discusses safe opioid prescribing practices in patients with and without a history of substance abuse. The use of the CRAFFT screening tool is demonstrated.

0:00 Epidemiology of Opioid Misuse and Abuse
03:33 Risks of Long-term Opioid Exposure
08:01 Safe Opioid Prescribing Practices
09:54 Case Study 1
18:29 Case Study 2
20:43 Case Study 3

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon viewing this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Review Epidemiology of opioid misuse, abuse, and dependence
• Review opioid neurobiology
• Illustrate safe opioid prescribing practices
• Highlight differences between addiction and pseudoaddiction
• Review special considerations when treating patients with pain and a history of substance abuse or dependence

AUTHORS
Sharon Levy, MD, MPH
Director of Adolescent Subtance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Boston Children's Hospital

DATES
Initial publication: October 02, 2015

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CITATION
Levy S, Wolbrink TA, Casavant D. Substance Use, Addiction and Safe Opioid Prescribing in Adolescents. 10/2015. OPENPediatrics. Online Video:    • "Substance Use, Addiction and Safe Op...  .