The Intersection of Opioid Abuse, Overdose, and Suicide: The Role of Chronic Pain (Non-CHLP)
June 28, 2018, 12:00 - 1:30 pm PDT / 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT
June 28, 2018
12:00 - 1:30 pm PDT / 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT
This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration webinar will explore common characteristics among people with chronic pain, challenges they often face, and factors that may place them at increased risk for adverse outcomes. Expert presenters will also discuss strategies, including non-pharmacological approaches, for reducing the risk of opioid overdose and suicide in this population, and explore barriers to receiving care.