OVERVIEW

Caring for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder is organized by Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS).

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.

Credits

Accreditation Statement:
The event has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA (Allopathic) Credit Designation:
MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA (Osteopathic) Credit Designation:
MAOPS is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME Credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

  • 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1 Credits
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPsychiatristsMental Health ProfessionalsAddiction Counselors

    SPECIALITIES

    Addiction MedicinePsychiatry

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