Opioid Abuse and the Role of Naloxone

A panel of experts discuss opioid abuse in today’s treatment landscape for pain management and the ways to counteract it, focusing on naloxone.

EP. 1: The Opioid Epidemic and Fentanyl

March 1st 2022

A panel of experts discuss the parameters of the opioid epidemic and the role fentanyl plays within it.

EP. 2: Approaches to Pain Management

March 1st 2022

Four experts delve into pain management and how opioid abuse factors into their decision-making.

EP. 3: Challenges With Opioid Use

March 8th 2022

The panel explains the common challenges they find when trying to treat a patient with opioids.

EP. 4: Using Naloxone Against Opioid Use

March 8th 2022

Our panel of doctors and pharmacists introduce naloxone, an opioid antagonist, as an option when treating opioid abuse or overdose.

EP. 5: Dealing With a Fentanyl Overdose

March 15th 2022

Dr Kosten describe how to deal with a fentanyl overdose.

EP. 6: Educating Family on Naloxone and Overdoses

March 15th 2022

A group of specialists discuss overdoses and treatment with naloxone so family and caregivers are prepared for the future and for treatment.

EP. 7: Patient Case 1: 27-Year-Old Man With Car Accident Injuries

March 22nd 2022

Matthew A. Torrington, MD, introduces our first patient case, a 27-year-old man presenting with injuries from a car accident.

EP. 8: Patient Case 1 Discussion

March 22nd 2022

The group discusses Patient Case 1 and how they would treat in this scenario.

EP. 9: Patient Case 2: 49-Year-Old Man With Suspected Opioid Overdose

March 30th 2022

Dr Torrington moves on to Patient Case 2, a 49-year-old man found semi-responsive with a suspected opioid overdose.

EP. 10: Patient Case 2 Discussion

March 30th 2022

Our experts provide their expertise on Patient Case 2 and how they would proceed with treatment.