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Special K is often thought of as a drug of abuse, but it also may be a valid opioid replacement.
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Common neuropathic conditions such as CRPS, postherpethic neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathy have established diagnostic and treatment paradigms. But what about neuropathic disorders that are less frequently encountered? Drs. Badiola and Yi introduce some of these, and what primary care...
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A former Buddist monk and current Chief Zen Officer brings to light the enormous benefits of mindful meditation. It's not as difficult, or as "out there," as you may think, and may bring people in pain great relief.
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In an environment of escalating scrutiny over controlled medications, frontline practitioners who prescribe them for pain therapy need to take the appropriate steps to demonstrate "prescribing for a legitimate medical purpose while acting in the usual course of professional practice." Jennifer Bolen...
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A clinical pharmacist from the Bay Pine VA in Florida discusses an interprofessional education model.
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UDT is the preferred tool in patient centered care, and is increasingly important in risk management. Heit and Gourlay discuss how it can offer clinicians insight into patient identification, treatment, and monitoring, and provide objective data for risk evaluation.
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A specialist in addiction medicine offers guidance in identifying opioid misuse and the appropriate means of withdrawing patients from long term opioid therapy. The longer term management and rehabilitation of these patients is also considered.
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Dr. Weaver discusses the consequences of alcohol use disorder (AUD) for the development and management of chronic pain syndromes. Techniques for screening for AUD, and motivational interviewing as a therapeutic technique are also considered.
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This segment introduces the concept of virtual reality and offers an exploration of its utility in combination with other cognitive behavioral therapies in pain management.