Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition of opioid dependence, symptoms, prognosis, and complications.
• Diagnosis
  • When to suspect opioid dependence.
• Assessment
  • How to assess an opioid dependent person in primary care.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course.
• An audit suggestion.
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading.

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• The clinical definition of opioid dependence, symptoms, prognosis, and complications.
• When to suspect opioid dependence.
• How to assess a person with opioid dependence.
• How to determine the person's suitability for substitution therapy.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered