The Past, Present, and Future of Opiates

Overview:

This is a recording of a webinar.

This program will provide an introductory overview of opiate use and abuse from Dr. Leonard Rappa. Dr. Rappa is a professor at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Florida A&M University. Dr. Rappa also serves as a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCCP). Some of his research interests include child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosis and antipsychotic medications, depression and antidepressants, psychopharmacology, and substance abuse.

By the end of this training, participants should be able to:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of a drug use disorder.
• Understand the severity of opiate addiction and abuse in America.
• Assess the risks of co-prescribing certain medications with opiates.
• Evaluate prescribing patterns and overdoses specific to Florida.