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This on-demand activity can contribute to the 2 credits of continuing education every two years required of Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate holders. 

Description:
For many patients, pain is a temporary and manageable condition. However, for others, chronic pain can be debilitating and complex to treat, often leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. According to the CDC, 51 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain, with 17 million experiencing high-impact chronic pain. In this presentation, Daniel M. Doleys, PhD, will review the fundamental principles of pain and delve into advanced concepts in chronic pain management.

CME Objectives:
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Describe the neurophysiological process and outline the differences between acute and chronic pain
• Review the role of psychosocial factors in chronic pain and opioid effectiveness
• Illustrate clinical conditions, and the associated decision-making process

Disclosure:
The speaker, planners and staff who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Estimated Completion Time:
60 Minutes

Instructions for Earning Credit:
Learner must review all of the content included in the online video course, pass the online post-test with a score of at least 80%, and complete the course evaluation.  Note: Post-test is automatically locked after four unsuccessful attempts.

Recorded: November 23, 2024
Released: February 25, 2025
Expires: February 25, 2028

Refund Policy: Registration is not refundable.