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Opioid Crisis: History

Self-paced
3 credits

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Description

This training addresses the intersection of opioid use and public health, particularly within HIV clinics and drug trafficking hubs like Atlanta. It covers patient experiences with chronic opioid therapy, surveillance systems for overdose tracking, and data on opioid-related overdose deaths.

Target Audience

This training video will be helpful to public health professionals, law enforcement, healthcare providers in HIV clinics, and policymakers working to address opioid use and its societal impacts.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the goals of research related to chronic opioid therapy in HIV clinics.
  2. Identify key characteristics of drug trafficking hubs and their impact on opioid distribution.
  3. Recognize trends in opioid-related overdose deaths, particularly in Georgia.
  4. Explain the functions of overdose surveillance systems like ODMAP and their role in public health.

 

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