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Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs:
A Growing and Concerning Trend

Come join us for a great new "Hot Topic" presented by Dr. Alan P. Agins, Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor Brown Medical School.

Dr. Agins will provide a candid look into the substantial and growing rise of the abuse of prescription and OTC medications in this country. In fact, the prevalence of prescription drug abuse is increasing at a pace even faster than the increase in medical use of prescription drugs. In this session we will explore the trends and demographics of prescription (and OTC) drug misuse, the neurobiological mechanisms leading to misuse, abuse and addiction, the basic pharmacology of the most widely abused classes of drugs, including the acute and long-term adverse effects and potential for deadly interactions.

Highlights:
  • 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 and/or abuse.
June 24, 2008 - 8 PM ET
Credit Hours: 1.5 hours
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Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs: A Growing and Concerning Trend


Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Lactation

We also like for you to join us for another great new "Hot Topic" presented by Dr. Darrell Hulisz, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Dr. Hulisz will give you a fresh new perspective on general principles that should be applied before prescribing medications during pregnancy. This includes knowing what information resources are available, avoiding the use of drug combination products, knowing how gestational age influences a drug's safety in pregnancy and many other considerations that are commonly missed.

Highlights:
  • Discuss the epidemiology of drug-induced congenital malformations.
  • Describe the factors that influence the teratogenicity of medications.
  • Know what resources are available for providing practical information on drug safety during pregnancy and lactation.
  • Suggest nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options for common acute complaints and medical disorders associated with pregnancy.
  • ist the drugs of choice for chronic medical conditions during pregnancy.
June 26, 2008 - 12 PM ET
Credit Hours: 1.0 Hours
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Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Lactation


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