Opioid Addiction and Treatment Innovations: Integrating Medical and Behavioral Health (3 CME/CE Credit)
This course begins with a foundational overview of addictive disorders, followed by a focused exploration of opioid addiction. The presenter will discuss the neurological and psychological processes underlying dependency, with particular attention to the neurochemistry specific to opioids. The session will then cover evidence-based treatment modalities for addiction. By understanding the risks and mechanisms of opioids, participants will be better equipped to support responsible prescribing practices and effective pain management.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/OpioidAddi433/viewFREE WEBINAR
Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of dependence and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key dependence-related terminology.
- Differentiate opioid dependence from dependence on other classes of drugs by identifying specific characteristics and neurochemical processes unique to opioid addiction.
- Outline and discuss foundational approaches and evidence-based modalities for the treatment of opioid dependence, including harm reduction strategies, medication-assisted treatment, and the use of motivational interviewing techniques.
Agenda:
- Understanding Addiction (30 Minutes)
- Definitions
- Models for understanding addiction
- Opioid Dependence (80 Minutes)
- Similarities and differences from other dependencies (30 min)
- Neurochemistry (30 min)
- Specific risk factors in opioid use (20 min)
- The impact of opioids on the individual, family, community, and greater society (20 min)
- Treatment Approaches (70 Minutes)
- Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence (20 min)
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (20 min)
- Motivational Interviewing (30 min)
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
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CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM: Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc and CEYou. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Refund Policy:
Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.