Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Credit Available: CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

For questions about accessing this activity or claiming credit, email [email protected].

Target Audience: This activity is designed for physicians. This activity is accredited for physicians.

Podcast Description: Opioid use disorder is a chronic disease that affects many and can be effectively treated. Evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as harm reduction initiatives, can help individuals maintain in treatment and mitigate risks of relapse. In this episode, we’ll discuss medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) as well as OUD treatment considerations and standards of care. The discussion will also include barriers that can stand in the way of those seeking treatment.

Educational Objectives:

  • Summarize opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment considerations and standards of care
  • Describe FDA-approved medications for OUD and best practices for utilization
  • Discuss barriers patients may encounter when seeking treatment for OUD

Accreditation Statement

The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The AMA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Kenneth Stoller, MD, 2018 Steering Committee Meeting

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