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A Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse:
Prevalence, Trends, Ethics, and Clinical implications

Across the nation, drug overdose deaths have increased greatly in recent years. Non-medical prescription opioids and other illicit drugs pose dangerous consequences for those engaging in substance misuse.  Non-medical prescription opioid use entails the use of opioids either without a prescription and/or in ways that do not coincide with how prescribed opioids are medically prescribed. Given the link of onset of substance misuse and the presence of mental health conditions, health and human service professionals have an integral role in mitigating use and supporting those engaging in substance misuse. This webinar will provide a look at non-medical opioid misuse in the United States by providing an overview of prevalence, trends, and clinical implications for providers. A focus on ethics and ethical implications will be discussed. This is an introductory course and provides factual information based off of the presenter's national research and co-authored publications.

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A Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse:
Prevalence, Trends, Ethics, and Clinical implications

Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
$59.99 Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski

Across the nation, drug overdose deaths have increased greatly in recent years. Non-medical prescription opioids and other illicit drugs pose dangerous consequences for those engaging in substance misuse.  Non-medical prescription opioid use entails the use of opioids either without a prescription and/or in ways that do not coincide with how prescribed opioids are medically prescribed. Given the link of onset of substance misuse and the presence of mental health conditions, health and human service professionals have an integral role in mitigating use and supporting those engaging in substance misuse. This webinar will provide a look at non-medical opioid misuse in the United States by providing an overview of prevalence, trends, and clinical implications for providers. A focus on ethics and ethical implications will be discussed. This is an introductory course and provides factual information based off of the presenter's national research and co-authored publications.

About the Presenter

Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski - LMSW is an associate professor of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Michigan University. She received a bachelor’s of science in Special Education from Wayne State University. She trained under a specialized fellowship at the University of Michigan, receiving her master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski received her PhD in Social Work with a dual title in Gerontology from Wayne State University. She has worked with individuals with various intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Her research focuses on individuals with disabilities, family caregiving, service use and navigation, as well as non-medical prescription opioid misuse. She has over 70 publications in national and international journals and encyclopedias. In addition, she has presented her work locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2024, Dr. Marsack-Topolewski was awarded the Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Award for Research Excellence. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has been the lead on multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services for vulnerable populations and has provided expert legislative testimony advocating for a series of house bills in the state of Michigan.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

A Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse:
Prevalence, Trends, Ethics, and Clinical implications

Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski

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Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learners will be able to state the prevalence of non-medical prescription opioid misuse in the United States.
  2. Learners will be able to articulate the trends related to non-medical prescription opioid misuse and onset of initial use.
  3. Learners will be able to describe supports, resources, and clinical implications to support consumers experiencing substance misuse and their loved ones.

This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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Across the nation, drug overdose deaths have increased greatly in recent years. Non-medical prescription opioids and other illicit drugs pose dangerous consequences for those engaging in substance misuse.  Non-medical prescription opioid use entails the use of opioids either without a prescription and/or in ways that do not coincide with how prescribed opioids are medically prescribed. Given the link of onset of substance misuse and the presence of mental health conditions, health and human service professionals have an integral role in mitigating use and supporting those engaging in substance misuse. This webinar will provide a look at non-medical opioid misuse in the United States by providing an overview of prevalence, trends, and clinical implications for providers. A focus on ethics and ethical implications will be discussed. This is an introductory course and provides factual information based off of the presenter's national research and co-authored publications.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learners will be able to state the prevalence of non-medical prescription opioid misuse in the United States.
  2. Learners will be able to articulate the trends related to non-medical prescription opioid misuse and onset of initial use.
  3. Learners will be able to describe supports, resources, and clinical implications to support consumers experiencing substance misuse and their loved ones.

Agenda:

10 am: Welcome and introduction to the topic

10:30-11:15 am: Understanding opioid misuse, trends, and common terminology

11:15-12:00: Risk factors to opioid use and non-medical opioid misuse

12:00-12:30 pm: Prevalence and shifting trends to opioid use and misuse

12:30-1:00 pm: Latest research and video

1:00-1:30 pm: Lunch / Break

1:30-2:15 pm: Available supports and resources

2:15-2:45 pm: Strategies and tools to offer client and family support

2:45 pm: Break

3:00-3:45 pm: Clinical implications to support consumers experiencing substance misuse and their loved ones

3:45-4:00 pm: Recap; Q&A

*I can build in a break or 2 wherever you'd prefer.

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
Refund Policy: Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.