• Part IV: The History of Opioid Discoveries (1 CE)

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    We look at the fascinating history of opioid use and abuse throughout the centuries. An in depth look at how many opioid derivatives were discovered and then introduced to public as safe and effective remedies for pain management. Many claimed that their discoveries were not addictive but rather safe even for use in children for teething. Substances such as morphine, heroin, cocaine were included in those supposedly safe drugs. The lessons we can learn from this two-part presentation are must listen for all prescribers and users of narcotics.

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    Upon completion of the quiz, we will email you a CE certificate for your records. If you do not receive it or have any questions, please contact lisa@snorenet.com or 610-667-6161.

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    Part IV: The History of Opioid Discoveries  (1 CE)

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  • 1. What is the purpose of the study of the history of pain medication?*
  • 2. There is nothing useful about pain. In many ways, pain is unpleasant and, depending on intensity and duration, can have a drastic impact on the quality of life.*
  • 3. Who was the first person to acknowledged opium’s usefulness as a narcotic and anti-hemorrhagic in treating internal diseases, diseases of women and epidemics?*
  • 4. Who was credited in discovering morphine by age 21?*
  • 5. Morphine was commonly used as a painkiller during the Civil War between 1861-1865.  Many soldiers returned from war and became addicted to morphine and it was called Soldier’s Disease.*
  • 6. Which of the following drugs when isolated were promised to be safe and non-addictive?*
  • 7. The first federal drug prohibition was America’s first war on drugs and signed on*
  • 8. After inventing the hallow syringe in 1853 by Alexander Wood, who was his first patient?*
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