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Buprenorphine’s Impact on Pain Management and Opioid Dosage: A Closer Look [Video]

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Recent ‌research published in JAMA ​Internal⁢ Medicine examined the effects of transitioning patients from high-dose opioids to buprenorphine. The study found minimal ‍differences⁢ in pain relief and opioid usage between those who switched and those who did not.

Individuals on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) frequently enough develop​ physical dependence, leading ⁣to withdrawal symptoms such as increased pain and dysphoria if the medication is reduced or stopped. This dependency issue is‍ a significant concern in the United States, where opioid misuse has ⁤escalated into a national crisis.

The‌ Opioid Crisis and Its Implications

The opioid epidemic in the ⁣U.S. ​has ⁢prompted government⁣ interventions and increased awareness about the risks⁢ associated‌ with opioid medications. In 2020, approximately 2.7 million individuals over the age of 12 were reported to have opioid use disorder (OUD).

According to the‍ American Medical​ Association,⁤ 3% to 19% of patients on⁣ prescription pain medications develop OUD. ⁤This ​dual challenge ​of managing pain and ⁣OUD has …

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Expert informs Rockford caretakers how to better tend to those with Parkinsons [Video]

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) Rock Valley College (RVC) hosted a meeting for caretakers and friends to learn how to better care for people who suffer from Parkinsons Disease. Experts from the American Parkinson Disease Association of Illinois spoke during the informational session. meeting attendees learned more about the seriousness of Parkinsons, the benefits of physical []

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Is Diagnosing our Therapy Clients Helpful? Extended Cut [Video]

This is the minimally edited, podcast-style version of my video "Is Diagnosing our Therapy Clients Helpful?" You can catch the shorter and snappier version of the video here: https://youtu.be/AA_CUwY2Pwg Today I wanted to *genuinely* & curiously tackle the question: is it helpful to diagnose our clients? Of course, the answer to this question isn't black-and-white. So in today's episode, I take a look at comments from the r/therapists subreddit exploring this question and offer some of my own thoughts. What do you think? Do you diagnose after your first session with every client? Have you ever "tweaked" a client's diagnosis with the intent of ultimately supporting them? I don't claim to have the answers, and certainly no direct clinical advice to offer, but I think this is an important conversation to have. And certainly, I think it's great for each of us to reflect on how we approach diagnosing and why we approach it that way. Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_YT *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year - that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Thanks to the original poster and to everyone who responded. You can see the reddit thread I referenced here: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1i7i9ui/im_starting_to_disagree_with_this_entire_field/ LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely! 👉 How to DIY a Therapist Website that Fills your Practice: https://privatepracticeskills.teachable.com/ 👉 All my filming gear: https://kit.co/privatepracticeskills/all-my-gear 👉 Music I use: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/c7m5mj/ This video is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field. Welcome to Private Practice Skills! I’m Dr. Marie Fang, psychologist in private practice. I post videos offering tools I learned the hard way about starting and growing private practice so that you don’t have to. Website: www.privatepracticeskills.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TfknqIlVlmhGcdTbRM3rS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-skills/id1735988673 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/privatepracticeskills/ This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.