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Cognitive-Affective Transdiagnostic Factors Associated with Vulnerability to Alcohol and Prescription Opioid Use in the Context of Pain

1.50 - CE credit hours training

$8.25 - Cost of course

This page contains important information about the course, including training details, a comprehensive course description, learning objectives, and source references. We encourage you to review each section to gain a clear understanding of the course content, educational goals, and supporting materials before beginning your training and taking the POST TEST below.

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational
There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

Cognitive-Affective Transdiagnostic Factors Associated with Vulnerability to Alcohol and Prescription Opioid Use in the Context of Pain

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34306903/

9 Questions

1. According to the article, what is a primary motivator for alcohol and opioid use in individuals experiencing chronic pain?
2. The reciprocal model of pain and substance use suggests:
3. The article highlights the significant public health burden associated with alcohol and prescription opioid use. What is a major consequence of the co-use of these substances?
4. What is a key component of the four-stage model of pain processing, as described in the article?
5. The CANUE model emphasizes:
6. The article mentions expectancies, motives, and perceived interrelations as important factors. What do these broadly refer to?
7. What is a key finding regarding the relationship between pain catastrophizing and alcohol use, as discussed in the article?
8. What type of assessment method is mentioned in the article as being used to study real- time associations between pain and opioid use?
9. Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for study exclusion in the review, as stated in the article?
The article explores the interplay between chronic pain, alcohol use, and prescription opioid use, highlighting significant cognitive-affective factors. It identifies pain-related anxiety, catastrophizing, distress intolerance, and anxiety sensitivity as key vulnerabilities driving substance use in response to pain and negative affect. The review emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between pain and substance use, with each worsening the other over time. It calls for future research on simultaneous alcohol-opioid use, motivational factors, and integrated interventions. Addressing maladaptive cognitive and emotional responses could improve treatment outcomes for those struggling with pain and substance-related disorders.
  1. Define and describe the cognitive-affective vulnerabilities associated with alcohol and prescription opioid use in the context of chronic pain, including pain-related anxiety, catastrophizing, distress intolerance, and anxiety sensitivity.
  2. Outline and summarize the reciprocal relationship between chronic pain and substance use and identify key components of integrated interventions targeting maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Emily L Zale
Jessica M Powers
Joseph W Ditre
  1. Department of Psychology, Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York.
  2. Department of Psychology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.