Proactive Pain Practice Part 3: Perioperative Pain Conversations in Patients with SUD or Long-Term Opioid Therapy

12:00 – 1:00pm

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Patients with substance use disorder (SUD) or those receiving long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) often face unique challenges during the perioperative period, including altered pain tolerance, opioid dependence, and increased risk of relapse or complications. This webinar provides practical, patient-centered guidance for clinicians on how to proactively educate and counsel these patients about realistic pain expectations, multimodal pain strategies, and safe opioid use before and after surgery. Participants will gain communication tools and structured approaches to reduce stigma, build trust, and support safer, more effective perioperative pain management and recovery.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe key considerations in perioperative pain management for patients with substance use disorder (SUD) or those receiving long-term opioid therapy (LTOT), including tolerance, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, and relapse risk.
• Apply practical communication strategies to counsel patients preoperatively about realistic pain expectations, multimodal pain management plans, and safe opioid use.
• Develop individualized perioperative education plans that support patient engagement, reduce stigma, and promote safe recovery while minimizing risk of uncontrolled pain, misuse, or return to use.

1 CE Credit (1.0 hour):

• CME pending
• MCBAP pending
• Social Work pending
• Meets DEA Training Requirements

Presenter(s):

• Jillian DiClemente, PharmD