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Join GCPL, Morehouse School of Medicine, and The U.S. Library of Medicine in the discussion of pain management and opioid abuse.
This month Gwinnett County Public Library, Morehouse School of Medicine, The U.S. Library of Medicine, and others will discuss Pain Management and Opioid Abuse: the Painful Reality. The American Association of Family Medicine Physicians (AAFP) and Opioid Overdose crisis page on the National Institute of Health (NIH) website will be covered.
According to the National Institute of Health, "Although numerous treatments are available for the treatment of chronic pain, an estimated 5 to 8 million Americans use opioids for long-term management of chronic pain...in 2011, prescriptions for opioids written for pain treatment have reached 219 million. This striking increase in opioid prescriptions has paralleled the increase in opioid overdoses and hospital admissions."
We take a closer look at how pain management is related to opioid abuse, and possible solutions to the issue.
For more information, visit:
https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/chronic-pain-management-opiod-misuse.html
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/opioid-overdose-crisis
Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a link to access the program.
*Adult Programming
AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |
EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Book Club |
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
Virtual events are hosted online. See event description for links to livestreams or videos.
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