Opioid Pharmacology & Addiction is an one hour continuing education course, and the course reviews the pharmacology of opioids including chemistry, history of use and abuse, pharmacological actions, and therapeutic actions. The neurobiology of opioid action and addiction and pharmaceutical treatment of opioid addiction are also covered. 

Objectives:

• ·        Understand the neurobiology of addiction and why it is hard to overcome.

• ·        Recognize addiction and drug seeking behavior.

• ·        Discern how to treat addiction with and without narcotics.

Please note: the course will expire 30 calendar days after the purchase date. You will have 3 opportunities to pass the quiz at the end of this course with 70% score or higher.