Instructions: 1. Read course objectives on this page. 2. Open and print (if possible) the post-test. 3. Close post-test (this page remains open). 4. Open material (you may print if desired). 5. Mark answers on the test you printed. 6. When ready, return to this page and complete test!

Course material comes from the Overcoming Prescription Addiction
book by Rod Colvin, M.S.

This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Chemical Dependency Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other provider likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge of dynamics of prescription addiction. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to patients battling addiction to prescription medications in the course of clinical practice.

Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Chemical Dependency Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other provider likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge of dynamics of prescription addiction. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to patients battling addiction to prescription medications in the course of clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with basic aspects of prescription drug addiction. Content includes a basic overview of prescription addiction and practical and clinically relevant information presented by physicians practicing in the field of addiction medicine. Additionally, information about drugs in pain management and helping the family of an addict is presented.