Mapping Recovery From The Opioid Crisis

This presentation aims to explore the facets of addiction science with a clinical focus tailored for chiropractic physicians. It revisits the intersection of chiropractic care and the opioid crisis, providing valuable insights into this critical public health challenge.The course will delve into the chiropractic physician's essential role in preventing, managing, and facilitating recovery from opioid addiction. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and strategies to effectively contribute to addressing the opioid crisis within their professional scope.

• •Understand the neurobiological mechanisms of opioid addiction and how they impact patient physiology and recovery
• •Identify the chiropractic physician's role in screening for opioid use disorder and recognizing signs of addiction in clinical settings
• •Implement evidence-based strategies for managing acute and chronic pain without opioid dependence
• •Develop clinical protocols for patient education on non-pharmacological pain management and addiction prevention
• •Recognize the intersection between musculoskeletal conditions and opioid vulnerability in patient populations
• •Apply practical intervention techniques to support patients in opioid recovery and facilitate referrals to appropriate addiction services
• •Navigate the ethical and legal considerations of opioid prescribing awareness within the chiropractic scope of practice