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Addiction

Addiction
ACPE Program# 207-000-02-001-H01 (0.2 CEUs)
January 2002 (Expires January 1, 2005)

By Valerie Prince, Pharm.D.

Educational Objectives

Upon successful completion of this article, the pharmacist should be able to:

  1. Describe basic pathophysiology of addiction.
  2. Recognize common signs and symptoms of addiction.
  3. Be able to counsel a chemically dependent patient regarding pharmacotherapy and recovery.
  4. Name resources available to assist chemically dependent pharmacists.
  5. Discuss treatment options for chemically dependent patients.

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