Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in the United States.

Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in the United States.
Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in Virginia
Define the pharmacological components and common uses of opioids.
Examine the Key Factors of Drug Addiction
Examine the science of addiction.
Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
Identify addiction and its behavioral elements, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Describe the treatment models of addiction therapy.
Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Understand Pain Management Protocols
Explain the science of physiological and mental pain.
Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
Describe the effects of opioid dependency on the human body systems.
Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
Explain the use of opioids in practice settings, the role of opioids in pain management, and risk factors associated with the use of the medication.
Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
Explain community resources for education about opioid use.