A Call to Action: Addressing the Opioid Crisis

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One of the biggest healthcare crisis the nation has ever seen is the battle against opioid-related deaths. This course will give current statistical data, risk factors, clinical effects of opioids, biochemistry of feel-good chemicals, how the crisis evolved, the path to overdose and topics related to awareness, prevention and treatment. We will cover Integrative Medicine’s role and specifically how Chiropractic can be the thought leader in prevention.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the origin of the opioid crisis

2. Recognize the biochemistry of opioids and addiction

3. Describe the role of Chiropractic as part of the solution team

The following states require the participant to enter the course approval number on their certificate:

California: View the list of course approval numbers and categories for California approved courses.
Missouri: View the list of course approval numbers and categories for Missouri approved courses.

John Rosa

DC

Current Board Chair, Maryland University of Integrative Health

Founder- Overdose Free America

Bio

Dr. John Rosa earned his BS in Biology from Rutgers University and DC from New York Chiropractic College. Dr. John Rosa owns and supervises Accessible Beltway Clinics, which is comprised of 14 clinics in Maryland and 2 in Virginia, combining medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and behavioral medicine to give a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to pain syndromes and musculoskeletal disorders. Active in sports medicine with consulting/treating college, professional and Olympic athletes. Creator of 24/7 RnR an FDA approved analgesic cream; a proprietary blend of the most potent materials resulting in the most effective product on the market for pain Relief and aiding Recovery. Founder of Accessible Wellness Solutions – an onsite corporate wellness program offering consulting, lectures and management of onsite clinics.

Leader in Chiropractic: Trustee of New York Chiropractic College for over 15 years serving final 3-year term as Chairman of the Board and given the honor or Board Emeritus post service. Awarded the highest recognitions in Chiropractic Medicine as Fellow of the American Chiropractic Colleges and Fellow of the International Chiropractic Colleges.

Integrative Medicine Specialist: Current Board Chair to Maryland University of Integrative Health, Reduced opioid prescriptions by 70% by integrating Chiropractic, physical therapy and behavioral medicine in a primary care setting

Opioid Crisis Expert: White House Surrogate/Consultant, Law Enforcement Consultant (Homeland Security, CBP, DOJ, DEA and Postal), State and National Consultant to Opioid Task Forces, Authored Chapter in “The Recipe for Success” with “Chicken Soup for the Soul” author Jack Canfield

Community Leadership: Founder of “Overdose Free America” a nonprofit which uses the power of celebrity and entertainment to bring the Opioid Crisis the visibility and support it deserves, Volunteer at Crossroads Freedom Center - a residential facility in Maryland to help overcome addiction