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What the Columbine Shooting Taught Me About Pain and Addiction

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

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This course explores the impact of traumatic events, particularly the Columbine shooting, on individuals like the speaker. It delves into the relationship between pain, addiction, and the current opioid epidemic, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and emotional struggles faced by survivors. The course aims to raise awareness about effective pain management strategies and the importance of addressing addiction. The intended audience includes individuals interested in addiction recovery, pain management, and the psychological effects of trauma. The teaching method involves a TEDx talk format, combining personal narrative with insights on posttraumatic growth.

Syllabus

Intro
The impact of traumatic events
The Columbine shooting
The American Pain Society
The Ethical Dilemma
Addiction
Emotional pain
Pain management
The addiction epidemic
What we can do
Posttraumatic growth
Conclusion

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TEDx

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