‘That’s How You Know It’s Working:’ Understanding Alcohol-Induced Pain Relief

Dates and Times

Start: 9/30/2026 1:00 PM
End: 9/30/2026 2:00 PM

Objectives

-Explain the bidirectional relationship between alcohol use and pain, including alcohol’s acute analgesic effects and pain as a risk factor for alcohol-related problem.

-Recognize the discrepancy between the acute effects of alcohol on pain sensitivity and severity and individual perceptions of pain relief.

-Describe putative mechanisms underlying alcohol-induced changes in pain sensitivity and perceived pain relief.

Speakers

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ^™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.