#089 [CEU Podcast]- The opioid crisis has highlighted just how harmful opioid-based pain management approaches can be. In this continuing education podcast you will learn the unique challenges and obstacles that face patients suffering with chronic pain and coexisting disorders, including medication misuse abuse or addiction and mental health concerns. You will discover that treatment for chronic pain requires an integrated concurrent team approach to achieve successful treatment outcomes. You will obtain the proper understanding, skills and treatment techniques you need to address the neurobiological psychological/emotional, social and spiritual aspects of chronic pain when potentially addictive medications are no longer a viable option. See the show notes page for more resources.  Today's guest, Dr. Stephen Grinstead, has  a doctorate in Addictive Disorders (Dr. AD) and was the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of a Triple Diagnosis Residential and Intensive Outpatient Chronic Pain Management Program in California. He is author of the book Thank You Adversity for Yet Another Test: A Body Mind Spirit Approach for Relieving Chronic Pain Suffering  Click here to learn more about earning CEUs for listening to this podcast.CEUs available for Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Therapists, Aging Life Care Experts.