An upcoming webinar aims to educate dentists on how to interview patients with addiction problems and identify those who are just seeking drugs.
Interviewing and Counseling Patients with Substance Use Disorders and Drug-Seeking Patients is scheduled for Feb. 18 from 2-3 p.m. Central time. Michael O’Neil, Pharm.D., professor of pharmacy practice at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee, will lead the webinar and review basic interview and counseling skills that help optimize patient care and protect dentists from patients who may have criminal intent.
Dentists may find themselves the targets of prescription drug diversion scams and schemes and the webinar will provide tips on how to talk to patients about their intentions and counseling that will help minimize risks to the patient and dentist.
To register, contact Alison Siwek at siweka@ada.org. Registration closes Feb. 16.
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Drug intake make jaw bones week and can lead to further oral problems.
When the addict accepts help, experienced addiction professionals at a reputable drug treatment facility can employ a wide variety of treatment services to help the addict regain their physical and mental health and give them the tools necessary to address and overcome their substance abuse issues.
A person who abuses drugs regularly will exhibit drug seeking behavior and will routinely attempt to obtain prescription medications, such as opioids or tranquilizers, from medical facilities, such as emergency rooms and doctors offices. In an effort to obtain these drugs, individuals may resort to exaggerating symptoms, pressuring, doctor shopping, and lying.