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Internet
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Date(s):
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09/22/10
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Times:
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM MT
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT
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Facility:
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RxSchool E-Classroom |
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http://www.rxschool.com
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Contact(s):
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RxSchool
1-866-960-5334
atsupport@rxschool.com
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Fee:
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$25.00
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| Course Category: |
This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based
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Live CE Information
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This program is presented by RxSchool.
There is no financial support for this program.
| Course Overview |
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In this presentation we will examine a number of aspects related to drug (and alcohol) addiction. We will discuss the neurobiological circuits involved and the central role that dopamine plays in the transition form “drug use” to “drug abuse” to “drug addiction”. Within this framework we will also discuss additional non-drug factors that play a key role in the development of addiction. We will then turn to examining the various types of treatments and time course for recovery, with special emphasis on the medications used for detoxification and for promoting abstinence.
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| Target Audience |
| Pharmacists |
| Planning to Share a Computer During This Event? |
| Remember each person must register individually before the event. Once registered, please email info@rxschool.com and provide us with the names of the persons who will be sharing a computer for our ACPE records. |
| Learning Objectives: |
At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacist will be able to:
- Define the terms prescription drug misuse, drug abuse and drug addiction.
- List the three classes of prescription drugs and one OTC medications that are most widely misused and/or abused.
- State neurobiological and neurochemical factors that lead to drug abuse and addiction.
- Recognize the potential for accidental overdoses or deadly interactions between prescription drugs of abuse and other medications.
- Discuss several ways the pharmacist can help increase awareness of and reduce the potential for prescription drug misuse or abuse.
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| Faculty: |
Alan P. Agins, BS, MS, PhD
President - PRN Associates, Ltd. - Continuing Medical Education
Alan P. Agins earned his BS in biopsychology from State University of New York (Brockport). He also received a Masters in Pharmacology & Toxicology and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Rhode Island.
He has held faculty appointments at Brown University Medical School, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and University of Virginia School of Nursing. He is currently an adjunct associate professor at Brown University where he has been the recipient of the Dean's Teaching Excellence Award for each of the past five years. Additionally, he has taught undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate pharmacology courses at a number of nursing schools around the country including Penn State, Idaho State, Radford University, University of West Virginia and University of Arizona.
Over the past ten years, Dr. Agins has lectured nationally to over 45,000 advanced practice clinicians (nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists and other allied healthcare professionals).
He has authored, co-authored and served as primary reviewer for various journals, CE monographs, textbooks, newsletters and has presented and moderated a number of continuing education webcasts. He has written and performed in a series of short video clips used for on-line support of a number of Elsevier's nursing pharmacology textbooks and is currently in the final stages of producing an educational DVD for them as well. |
| Faculty Disclosure: |
| RxSchool has a Full and Fair Disclosure Policy that requires course faculty to communicate any real or apparent commercial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Alan P. Agins has no conflicts to disclose. |
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You must attend the entire webinar and complete a post course evaluation in order to earn your Statement of Credit.
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Courses Offered
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Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs: a Growing and Concerning Trend
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Speakers:
Details:
Course Accreditation Information:
To receive CE credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form for each session attended. After completing the evaluation, you can view, print and track your CE statements of credit online.
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System Requirements for E-Classroom
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This is a live presentation delivered over the internet.
In order to see and hear the program properly, you must have
the following:
- Broadband internet connection, such as T1, Cable, or high-speed DSL.
Before enrolling in this program, please
test your internet connection here.
It is important that you take this test on the same computer and network you
will be using the day of the live presentation.
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Dial-up or modem is not supported.
Lower-grade DSL may not provide a quality experience.
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Connecting via wireless network is not recommended.
RxSchool makes every effort to ensure maximum quality of our live online CE;
however, please be aware that network difficulties beyond our control may
occur.
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- One of the following internet browsers: Internet Explorer 6.1 or higher;
Firefox 1.0.3 or higher; Safari 1.1 or higher; Mozilla 1.2 or higher; Google
Chrome
- Computer speakers or headphones connected to your computer.
- Adobe Flash Player 6.0.79 or higher.
Click here for a free download of the latest version.
Refunds will not be issued to users who have not successfully tested the
classroom. If you're having troubles, please contact Tech Support
(866-960-5334) before you sign up for a live online program.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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