Author : Merrill Norton
Publisher : ASHP
ISBN 13 : 1585285889
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Pharmacist's Guide to Opioid Use Disorders by : Merrill Norton
Download or read book The Pharmacist's Guide to Opioid Use Disorders written by Merrill Norton and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 for: Using a patient friendly screening process Developing brief intervention skills Explaining the various opioid use disorder treatment options Aiding in an opioid overdose rescue Working with pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders and their infants And more