Cannabis Versus Opioids for Pain

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

17 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Opioids are commonly prescribed to treat and manage chronic and severe pain; however, their potential for abuse and dependency is a concern. Chronic and unrelenting pain can have significant psychological, physical, and emotional stress on individuals. Several strategies are employed to mitigate intractable pain that does not respond to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with opioids being widely recognized as the cornerstone of pain management protocols. In recent years, there has been emerging and growing evidence indicating the potential efficacy of cannabinoids in managing chronic pain. This activity offers an overview of the signs and symptoms of adverse events and the crucial aspects of monitoring, intervention, and other pertinent considerations in opioid therapy and cannabinoids for patients with chronic pain. These key points are indispensable for fostering effective collaboration among interprofessional team members responsible for patient care.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients with chronic pain and provide education regarding the limitations of opioids and cannabinoids, including potential incomplete pain relief, mechanisms of action, and associated risks and adverse effects, emphasizing the importance of multimodal treatment approaches.

  • Elucidate the signs and symptoms of opioid-related drug abuse by identifying behavioral changes in individuals, such as social withdrawal, increased secrecy, or sudden financial difficulties, in order to ensure the optimal effectiveness and safety of opioid and cannabinoid treatment.

  • Identify and navigate legal issues associated with cannabis use by thoroughly understanding the potential benefits, risks, and State regulations governing its use for both medical and recreational purposes.

  • Assess patients' pain levels, treatment response, functional outcomes, and potential adverse effects of opioid and cannabinoid therapy, ensuring ongoing monitoring and optimization of pain management strategies.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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