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Abstract
A Must-Read for Healthcare Professionals on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic
The Pharmacist’s Guide to Opioid Use Disorders provides comprehensive guidance to all aspects of the opioid epidemic, starting with a discussion of the neuroscience of substance use disorders.
This text has the most current information, science, and best practices in one concise guide. Divided into 10 chapters, each addressing an important issue and written by a clinician who has expertise in managing patients with opioid use disorders, this unique guide provides healthcare professionals with practical, concrete advice.
In 2006, Dr. Norton was awarded the University of Georgia Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Faculty of Excellence Award; in 2005, he received the President’s Award from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association; and in 1997 and 2004, he received the Distinguished Faculty Award, Southeastern School for Alcohol & Other Drug Studies.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedication | 3 | ||
| Table of Contents | 5 | ||
| Preface | 7 | ||
| Contributors | 9 | ||
| Acknowledgments | 10 | ||
| Ch 1 The Pain of Pleasure—Scope of the Problem of the Opioid Use Epidemic | 11 | ||
| Ch 2 The Pain of Pleasure—The Neurobiology of Opioid Use Disorders | 33 | ||
| Ch 3 What Is an Opioid Use Disorder? | 45 | ||
| Ch 4 The Role of Pharmacists in Screening and Caring for Patients with Substance Use Disorders | 53 | ||
| Ch 5 Medications Used to Treat Opioid Overdose and Maintenance Treatment Modalities | 81 | ||
| Ch 6 Pain Management Considerations | 103 | ||
| Ch 7 Detection and Deterrence of Prescription Medication Misuse and Diversion | 113 | ||
| Ch 8 Caring for the Pregnant Woman with Opioid Use Disorder and Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome | 135 | ||
| Ch 9 Substance Use Disorders in the Pharmacy Professional | 155 | ||
| Ch 10 Substance Use Disorder Education | 173 | ||
| Appendix A: Resources | 187 | ||
| Appendix B: Naloxone Product\r\nComparison | 197 | ||
| Index | 203 |