Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:
• Verbalize the current barriers to the use of medication assisted treatment in the recovery community
• Verbalize how substance use disorders develop in the brain and how this scientific research corresponds to pharmacotherapy
• Discuss how current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved pharmacotherapies for alcohol and opioid dependence
• Introduce pharmacotherapy as a treatment option for patients who are struggling with recovery and sustained abstinence
Description:
There are many pathways to addiction recovery. One pathway can be Medication Assisted Recovery—the use of medication, as prescribed and overseen by a physician knowledgeable about addiction care, to support recovery from a substance use disorder. While there is a fair amount of controversy regarding the use of medications to assist in recovery, with some viewing the use of a medication to gain abstinence as “just substituting one drug for another” drug. However, there is sufficient research to dispel some of the myths, misconceptions and stigma that surround this form of treatment. This course will provide the participants with information on the current research and concepts of medically assisted treatment.
Keywords: Smoking, Cessation, Alcohol, Opiate, Addictions
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 2023
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 07/20-22 (J)
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 2022
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 7/22-24 (CK).
