Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Opioid Misuse Prevention

09.30.2020 - By Dr. Dawn-Elise SnipesPlay

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Summary

- Opioids have a place for acute pain management

- Opioids have also been associated with reductions in anxiety and depression

- Dependence and tolerance develop quickly

- Currently opioids are very easily diverted

- Prevention needs to focus on all of the reasons people abuse opioids including stress and anxiety management, depression, and pain

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