OVERVIEW

The Opioid Crisis is organized by UK HealthCare CECentral.

Released On: 09-10-2019
Expires On: 09-09-2022

Needs Statement:
Addiction to prescription opioids and heroin has become a national emergency. This module provides clinicians with a description of the epidemic and its effective treatments.
This activity has been approved by the KBML as meeting the statutory requirements of HB1. This course is designed for health care providers facing the challenges of addiction in their practices.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
• Identify the origins and current state of the opioid crisis in America
• Describe the basic elements of drive and cognition in the neurobiology of opioid addiction
• Discuss the clinical use of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders.