Managing the difficult triad: High dose opioids, chronic pain and substance use disorder

Guest Speaker: Sudheer Potru, MD
March 11, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Webinar broadcast in Eastern Time
This webinar addresses the complex interplay between high-dose opioid use, chronic pain, and substance use disorder. Participants will gain insights into effective management strategies and evidence-based approaches for balancing pain control with the challenges of substance use. Learn to navigate these difficult cases with practical solutions and expert guidance.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand the complex relationship between high-dose opioid use, chronic pain, and substance use disorder, and identify strategies for managing these cases effectively.
- Apply evidence-based approaches to balance pain control with the challenges of substance use, ensuring patient safety and improving treatment outcomes.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
March 11, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Webinar broadcast in Eastern Time
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-25-062-L08-P
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 2-A credits.
APA
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 credits. Credit is awarded only for actual instructional time.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1
- 1.00 ACPE
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 1.00 APA
- 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 IPCE
March 11, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Webinar broadcast in Eastern Time
To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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