Total Credits: 1.0 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
After a period of long-term use or misuse, determining the best way to taper a patient off of addictive drugs can be a challenge. Dr. Steve Boles’ lecture discusses some options.
Learning objectives
• Evaluate and and employ methods to taper opioids
• Evaluate and employ methods to taper benzodiazepine
• Evaluate and employ methods to taper meprobamate
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
GRIEVANCE POLICY: The AOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to AOMA Executive Director Josephine Zammuto, by calling the AOMA Office at 602-266-6699 or by mail to AOMA, 5150 N. 16th Street, Suite A-122, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or by email to info@az-osteo.org.
| Drug Tapering.pdf (0.29 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Steven Boles, DO, FASM received his DO degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa and completed his internship and residency in internal medical at Phoenix General Hospital. Board certified in family practice, Dr. Boles is certified in addiction medicine by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, of which he is a Fellow and past president. He currently practices at HonorHealth in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Boles was recognized by Phoenix Magazine as a 2017 Top Doc.
Dr. Boles has no disclosures.
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