What Now: Relevance of Xylazine in the Age of Opioid Use Disorder - Guidance for OUD Treatment Providers

What Now: Relevance of Xylazine in the Age of Opioid Use Disorder - Guidance for OUD Treatment Providers

As the opioid use crisis continues to progress, communities across the country are now being faced with additional dangers such as the misuse of Xylazine, a powerful sedative commonly used for animals in the drug supply. Recent studies indicate these potent substances when used with opioids increase overdose risk and complicates treatment and long-term healthcare. Join us today as we discuss the history and context of Xylazine and opioid use as well as options for treatment and care.

  • Provider:American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
  • Activity Link: https://pcssnow.org/
  • Start Date: 2024-09-01 05:00:00
  • End Date: 2024-09-01 05:00:00
  • Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
    AAPA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
    Nursing: 1.0 hours
    Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
    Social Work: 1.0 hours
  • Commercial Support: No
  • Activity Type: Enduring Material
  • CME Finder Type: Online Learning
  • Fee to Participate: No, it's free
  • Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
  • Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
  • Registration: Open to all
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