NPM$149

Nonpharmacological Pain Management

A comprehensive, evidence-based course on managing chronic and acute pain without opioids — covering mindfulness, physical therapy principles, CBT for pain, and integrative approaches.

6 episodesCertificate of CompletionEvidence-Based Content

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  • Interactive episode quizzes
  • Module key takeaways
  • Comprehensive final exam
  • Certificate of completion
  • Save & resume anytime

About This Course

For individuals in recovery from opioid or substance use disorder, effective nonpharmacological pain management is not just a clinical preference — it is often a life-or-death necessity. This series, developed by experts at the intersection of pain medicine and addiction recovery, provides a rigorous, peer-reviewed examination of evidence-based alternatives to opioid analgesia. Topics include the neuroscience of chronic pain, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP), physical rehabilitation principles, acupuncture and integrative modalities, and building a personalized pain management plan that protects recovery.

What You'll Learn

Evidence-based clinical knowledge grounded in current research
Practical skills applicable to real-world recovery support
Structured frameworks for understanding substance use disorders
Strategies for supporting individuals in recovery
Key terminology and diagnostic criteria
Resources and referral pathways for continued care

Course Curriculum

The Working Body and the Legal Paradox
The intersection of occupational injury, chronic pain, and opioid addiction — the legal and medical paradox facing blue-collar workers in pain.
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The Hyperalgesia Trap
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia — how long-term opioid use paradoxically increases pain sensitivity, and the evidence for non-opioid pain management.
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Mind-Body Approaches to Pain
Mindfulness-based stress reduction, meditation, and psychological approaches to chronic pain management — the evidence base and practical techniques.
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Rewiring the Brain: Psychological Interventions
Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain, acceptance and commitment therapy, and the neuroscience of pain perception and modulation.
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Building Your Personal Pain Plan
Creating a comprehensive, individualized non-opioid pain management plan — physical therapy, movement, nutrition, sleep, and integrative approaches.
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The Long Game: Living Well with Chronic Pain
Long-term strategies for managing chronic pain in recovery — maintaining function, preventing relapse, and building a meaningful life despite pain.
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How It Works

Step 1
Watch Episode
Stream each video lesson at your own pace
Step 2
Take Quiz
Answer 3 key-point questions to confirm understanding
Step 3
Review Takeaways
Reinforce learning with module summaries
Step 4
Earn Certificate
Pass the final exam (70%+) to receive your certificate

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