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Freedom From Suffering Developed By Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead © 2009, 1996 Using The Addiction-Free  Pain Management   ®  System
Goals Of APM ™  Treatment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Indicators For Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Indicators For Failure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Road Blocks To Success
The Addiction Pain Syndrome ©  Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead, 2009, 1996 ™
Addiction-Pain Syndrome ™ Addictive Disorder Zone
Addiction-Pain Syndrome ™ Pain Disorder Zone
Addiction-Pain Syndrome ™ Addiction Pain Syndrome Zone Pain Disorder Zone Addictive Disorder Zone
Obstacles For Success  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Obstacles For Success  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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You Must Be Proactive ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Looking At Your Pain
Types of Pain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Is Acute Pain? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Is Chronic Pain? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Is Recurrent Acute Pain? AKA Breakthrough Or Pain Flare Up ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Is Anticipatory Pain? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Is Neuropathic Pain? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Is Neuropathic Pain? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Three Components Of Pain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Pain Versus Suffering ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rating Your Level of Pain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Chronic Pain Intensified Perception of Pain Stress & Muscle Tension Depression Fear Anger This Cycle Must Be Broken
Chronic Pain How This  Cycle Is Broken Relaxation/Acceptance For Stress CBT For Emotional Components Stress & Muscle Tension Decreased Perception of Pain
Quiz #1
Rx Pain Medication  Abuse/Addictive Disorders
Stages of Rx Abuse/Addiction Ongoing Exposure Initial Experience Building Tolerance Addiction Death Abuse Pseudo- Addiction Seeking Reaching
Misunderstood Terms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Definitions developed by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the  American Pain Society, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.  (Savage, Covington, Heit, et al., 2004)
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Physical Dependence ,[object Object],[object Object]
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A ddiction-Free P ain   M anagement ® A Synergistic Treatment System
The APM ™  System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Plan Analyzing  & Managing HRS Mapping HRS Identifying High Risk Situations Medication Agreement & Intervention Plan Decision Making About Medication Understanding The Effects Of Medication Understanding The Effects Of Chronic Pain Core Clinical Processes Assess Motivate Relapse Prevention Recovery
Recovery Friendly Medications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Recovery Friendly Medications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Non-Medication Approaches ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Stage I Pain Management ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Stage II Pain Management ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Stage III Pain Management ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Twelve Personal Action Steps ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Twelve Personal Action Steps ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Recovery/Relapse Indicators ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Recovery/Relapse Indicators ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Biological Psychological Spiritual Social Pain Management Recovery Goals 25 25 25 25
Treatment Outcomes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Freedom From Suffering Patient Education

  • 1. Freedom From Suffering Developed By Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead © 2009, 1996 Using The Addiction-Free Pain Management ® System
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  • 5. Road Blocks To Success
  • 6. The Addiction Pain Syndrome © Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead, 2009, 1996 ™
  • 7. Addiction-Pain Syndrome ™ Addictive Disorder Zone
  • 8. Addiction-Pain Syndrome ™ Pain Disorder Zone
  • 9. Addiction-Pain Syndrome ™ Addiction Pain Syndrome Zone Pain Disorder Zone Addictive Disorder Zone
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  • 26. Chronic Pain Intensified Perception of Pain Stress & Muscle Tension Depression Fear Anger This Cycle Must Be Broken
  • 27. Chronic Pain How This Cycle Is Broken Relaxation/Acceptance For Stress CBT For Emotional Components Stress & Muscle Tension Decreased Perception of Pain
  • 29. Rx Pain Medication Abuse/Addictive Disorders
  • 30. Stages of Rx Abuse/Addiction Ongoing Exposure Initial Experience Building Tolerance Addiction Death Abuse Pseudo- Addiction Seeking Reaching
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  • 40. A ddiction-Free P ain M anagement ® A Synergistic Treatment System
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  • 42. The Plan Analyzing & Managing HRS Mapping HRS Identifying High Risk Situations Medication Agreement & Intervention Plan Decision Making About Medication Understanding The Effects Of Medication Understanding The Effects Of Chronic Pain Core Clinical Processes Assess Motivate Relapse Prevention Recovery
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  • 56. Biological Psychological Spiritual Social Pain Management Recovery Goals 25 25 25 25
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  1. INTRO: Welcome! I know how hard it is to … Questions: How many of you have experienced difficulty with a client (friend or colleague) who is in recovery and needs to use a psychoactive medication? (acknowledge) How many of you believe that you are highly effective in helping this type of person? (acknowledge) YOUR NOT ALONE!! I’ve struggled and seen others struggle too. But Then!! Then Came The Flash of the Blinding Obvious An integrated and collaborative biopsychosocial system that focuses on both conditions concurrently with health care providers working in collaboration with the client and 12-Step support. But the question is: Why Haven’t I seen this before? Turf Wars! Selective Vision! ???
  2. Explain the synergistic effect of mixing a pain disorder and an addictive disorder and that effective treatment needs to address all three zones. Understanding The Addiction Pain Syndrome Historically, pain disorders and addictive disorders have been treated as separate issues. Pain clinics have had great success in treating chronic pain conditions. Chemical dependency treatment centers have also had success in treating addictive disorders. However, both modalities struggle when the patient is suffering from both conditions. As you can see from the Addiction Pain Syndrome diagram shown below, chemical dependency treatment programs cover about a third of the problem (the Addictive Disorder zone) when dealing with a chronic pain patient. The pain clinics cover a different third of the problem (the Pain Disorder zone). Each of the above modalities misses about two thirds of the problem. Sometimes chemical dependency treatment centers recognize the need to refer a patient to a pain specialist or the pain clinics refer a patient to a chemical dependency specialist. This is definitely an improvement. Now about two thirds of the patient’s needs are being addressed (both the Addictive Disorder zone and the Pain Disorder zone). But what about the third zone. The center area in the diagram is the Addiction Pain Syndrome zone. This is why we developed the Addiction-Free Pain Management (APM) system that described in the next chapter. APM addresses the addictive disorder, the pain disorder, and the addiction pain syndrome. All three zones are addressed—The Addictive Disorder zone, the Pain Disorder zone, and the Addiction Pain Syndrome zone.
  3. Explain the synergistic effect of mixing a pain disorder and an addictive disorder and that effective treatment needs to address all three zones. Understanding The Addiction Pain Syndrome Historically, pain disorders and addictive disorders have been treated as separate issues. Pain clinics have had great success in treating chronic pain conditions. Chemical dependency treatment centers have also had success in treating addictive disorders. However, both modalities struggle when the patient is suffering from both conditions. As you can see from the Addiction Pain Syndrome diagram shown below, chemical dependency treatment programs cover about a third of the problem (the Addictive Disorder zone) when dealing with a chronic pain patient. The pain clinics cover a different third of the problem (the Pain Disorder zone). Each of the above modalities misses about two thirds of the problem. Sometimes chemical dependency treatment centers recognize the need to refer a patient to a pain specialist or the pain clinics refer a patient to a chemical dependency specialist. This is definitely an improvement. Now about two thirds of the patient’s needs are being addressed (both the Addictive Disorder zone and the Pain Disorder zone). But what about the third zone. The center area in the diagram is the Addiction Pain Syndrome zone. This is why we developed the Addiction-Free Pain Management (APM) system that described in the next chapter. APM addresses the addictive disorder, the pain disorder, and the addiction pain syndrome. All three zones are addressed—The Addictive Disorder zone, the Pain Disorder zone, and the Addiction Pain Syndrome zone.
  4. Brain storming session: What are some of the common treatment provider biases? It’s all in their heads They’re malingering They’re trying to con me They’re drug seeking They need to learn to live with it
  5. Brain storming session: What are some of the common treatment provider biases? It’s all in their heads They’re malingering They’re trying to con me They’re drug seeking They need to learn to live with it
  6. Give examples of acute and chronic pain. ACUTE PAIN: Touching a hot surface--the first reaction is to quickly remove your hand (escape the trigger). There is a predictable treatment plan and obvious timeline for healing. Other examples are: broken bones, cuts, scrapes, dental pain
  7. Give examples of acute and chronic pain. ACUTE PAIN: Touching a hot surface--the first reaction is to quickly remove your hand (escape the trigger). There is a predictable treatment plan and obvious timeline for healing. Other examples are: broken bones, cuts, scrapes, dental pain
  8. CHRONIC PAIN: Ongoing back pain is one of the most common expamples. The pain lingers long after the original injury (DSM 6 months) and it does not readily respond to a conventional treatment plan. In fact, chronic pain often serves no recognizable useful purpose (pain signal gets turned on and won’t go off). Treatment professionals are often at a loss to determine the exact nature of the problem, which leads to it must be in their heads. Other examples: neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia.
  9. Euphoria People use drugs because they work. This is true of pain medications and other potential drugs of abuse. If a person experiences a unique sense of well being or euphoria when they use a drug or medication, they are in high risk of getting addicted to that drug. Euphoria Versus Intoxication: It is important to distinguish between euphoria (the unique sense of well being experienced when using a drug of choice) and intoxication (the symptoms of dysfunction that occur when a person’s use exceeds the limits of their tolerance to a drug). Addicts do not use their drug of choice to get intoxicated and become dysfunctional. The opposite is true. Addicts use their drug of choice to feel good and experience a unique feeling of well being that will allow them to function better. People become addicted to this state of euphoria. Craving Addiction starts when someone receives a reward, payoff, or gratification from taking the drug. This reward may be the relief of pain or the creation of a feeling of euphoria. Because the drug provides a quick positive reward, the person continues to use it. So when people become addicted to a drug for relief or euphoria, they experience anxiety when the drug is no longer available. Albert Ellis calls this deprivation anxiety . The person is anxious because he or she has been deprived of a drug that that they believe they need to function normally, thus cravings. Tolerance There is a biological component to developing tolerance. The increased need for the drug leads to drug seeking behavior. There are also psychological and social components to this developmental process. On the biological level, after this drug-seeking behavior has been established, the brain undergoes certain adaptive changes to continue functioning despite the presence of the drug. This adaptation is called Tolerance. Loss Of Control The final stage of the craving cycle and development of tolerance is a loss of control over drug use. The person begins to develop an even higher tolerance for the drug. In other words, it takes more of the drug to get the same effect. If the person keeps using the same amount of the drug, they experience less of an effect. So the person begins using more of the drug or seeking out stronger drugs that will give the same reinforcing effect. Withdrawal Withdrawal is marked by the development of a specific withdrawal syndrome upon the cessation of use. In some cases patients may use the same or a similar drug to relieve or avoid the withdrawal syndrome. Withdrawal As Negative Reinforcement (i.e., Anguish Or Dysphoria): Once tolerance and loss of control take place, further abnormalities occur in the brain when drugs are removed. In other words, the brain loses it capacity to function normally when drugs are not present.
  10. Inability To Abstain As a result of their experiences created by the biological reinforcement and high tolerance, the person comes to believe that the drug of choice is good for them and will magically fix them or make them better. They start to develop an addictive belief system. They come to view people who support their drug use as friends and people who fail to support it as their enemies. If they stop using, they experience dysphoria or pain and suffering. They start to experience a sense of anhedonia that is marked by a low grade agitated depression and the inability to experience pleasure. They begin to believe that they have no choice but to keep using. Addiction Centered Lifestyle The person attracts and is attracted to other individuals who share strong positive attitudes toward the continued use of drugs (the problematic pain medication). These people usually have enabling support systems that condone and encourage their continued use. They become immersed in an addiction-centered system. Addictive Lifestyle Losses The person distances people who support sobriety and surround themselves with people who support inappropriate use of pain medication and/or alcohol and drug use. The pattern of biological reinforcement has motivated the person to build a belief system and lifestyle that supports heavy and regular use. The person is now in a position where they will voluntarily use larger amounts with greater frequency until progressive addiction and the accompanying physical, psychological and social degeneration occur. The person’s life becomes unbearable and unmanageable. They start experiencing a downward spiral of problems. Continued Use In Spite Of Problems Unfortunately , this downward spiral leads to continued drug use in spite of the consequences. This inability to control drug use causes problems. The problems cause pain. The pain activates a craving. The craving drives people to start using the drug to get the relief that they believe they need. As a result, when addicted people experience adverse consequences from their addiction, the adverse consequences cause cravings instead of correction. So addicted people keep using drugs to gain the immediate reward or relief in spite of the progressively more serious life problems. Substance Induced Organic Mental Disorders The progressive damage of alcohol and drugs on the brain create growing problems with judgment and impulse control. As a result, behavior begins to spiral out of control. The cognitive capacities needed to think abstractly about the problem have also been impaired, and the person is locked into a pattern marked by denial and circular systems of reasoning. Progressive Neurological and Neuropsychological Impairments Lead To Denial: The person is unable to recognize the pattern of problems related to the use of alcohol and drugs. When problems are experienced and confronted, they begin to experience physical, psychological and social deterioration. Unless they develop an unexpected insight or are confronted by problems or people in their life, the progressive problems are likely to continue until serious damage results.
  11. INTRO: Welcome! I know how hard it is to take time off… Questions: How many of you have experienced difficulty with a patient (friend or colleague) who has chronic pain and substance disorders? (acknowledge) How many of you believe that you are highly effective with this type patient? (acknowledge) YOUR NOT ALONE!! I’ve struggled and seen others struggle too. But Then!! Then Came The Flash of the Blinding Obvious An integrated biopsychosocial system that focuses on both disorders concurrently. But the question: Why Haven’t I seen this before? Turf Wars! Selective Vision! ???
  12. Synergistic Treatment System The APM system uses three types of components to treat the synergistic symptoms, which include all three of the Addiction Pain Syndrome zones. The first treatment component uses the eight Core Clinical Processes , which are the foundation of the Addiction-Free Pain Management Workbook. S econd are the Medication Management Components , and third are The Holistic Treatment Processes . These three APM components are described fully in the next slides.
  13. Give case examples of how some of these work with clients. Add Neurosurgical Procedures; e.g., nerve blocks, or cutting nerves Can you come up with more???
  14. Explain this as a joint effort with Sheila Thares and refer to the brochure for a complete copy and explain that recovery guide is in process.
  15. Explain that this is from the APM Professional Guide: Recovery/Relapse Indicators and the new brochure.
  16. 1 . The System Really Does Work: It works because… It’s Dynamic--Flexible--Evolving It leads to safer medication management Leads to a reduction in relapse rates It Increases peoples ability to problem solve and be prepared Thus increasing hope for recovery It Leads to Reduced Pain and Suffering Moving patients from victim to empowerment This is an integrated biopsychosocial approach 2. I know we were short on time so I’ll stay after and 3. I’m also available for consultation and referrals 4. Books available (800) 767-8181 or catalogs 5. (Pause) I want to leave you with a challenge Start by using the “Managing Pain Meds” brochure (get back to me with results) then help take this to the next stage--This is not “My” system--i t’s for people who want to help people! Thank You!