Explore a comprehensive lecture on addiction, abuse, and safe opioid prescribing practices delivered by Dr. Sharon Levy for OPENPediatrics. Learn about the epidemiology of opioid misuse, opioid neurobiology, and safe prescribing practices. Understand the differences between addiction and pseudoaddiction, and discover special considerations for treating patients with pain who have a history of substance abuse. Gain insights into long-term opioid prescribing, key principles for safe opioid use, and how to identify signs of addiction. Examine case studies on addiction versus poor pain control and acute, self-limited pain. Familiarize yourself with the CRAFFT screening tool and learn about anticipatory guidance in opioid management.