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Opioid Crisis
time1.5-3hrs
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This free online opioid crisis course describes the medical and non-medical uses of opioids and explains the human and economic costs related to their misuse. Opioids are a class of drugs often used as medicines because they can relieve pain but they are also highly addictive. Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die from overdosing on opioids. In this course you will learn everything you need to know about the opioid crisis.
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Opioid Crisis
Learn more about what opioids are, why they are used and the opioid crisis with this free online course.
This free online opioid crisis course describes the medical and non-medical uses of opioids and explains the human and economic costs related to their misuse. Opioids are a class of drugs often used as medicines because they can relieve pain but they are also highly addictive. Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die from overdosing on opioids. In this course you will learn everything you need to know about the opioid crisis.
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Module 1
7 Lessons
Opioid Products and Their Effects
In this module you will learn what opioids are, the reasons for their use; the markets and products; and Big Pharma's influence in promoting them.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.What Are Opioids?
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3.Reasons for Use
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4.Opioid Epidemic
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5.Markets and Products
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6.Big Pharma's Influence
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7.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
7 Lessons
Effects, Treatment and Recovery
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Module 3
1 Lessons
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