Opioid use disorder seriously impacts the lives of many Americans. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the US, with opioids being the most common drug involved. This presentation reviews the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of opioid use disorder, with a focus on identifying approaches to treat opioid use disorder that are evidence-based. The session is appropriate for all physicians, including primary care physicians and specialists. Learning objectives: – Describe the epidemiology of opioid use disorders and opioid-related mortality, focusing on how increased heroin use and fentanyl in the drug supply have changed the dynamics of the epidemic. – Define opioid use disorder, and explain how to diagnose opioid use disorder. – Describe options for treatment of opioid use disorders, including detox, behavioral therapies, and medications for opioid use disorders (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and discuss the evidence for the effectiveness of these interventions. Understand the mechanism of action of buprenorphine, and describe key principles of managing opioid use disorder with buprenorphine. – Describe how harm reduction principles can be applied to treating opioid use disorders, including naloxone prescribing and access to syringe services programs. – Describe the impact of stigma on people with opioid use disorders, and discuss ways to reduce stigma related to opioid use disorders in clinical practice.
- Provider:Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS)
- Activity Link: https://maops.ce21.com/search?search=caring%20for
- Start Date: 2023-09-28 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-28 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
- Registration: Open to all