Understanding the Pros and Cons of Medication Assisted Treatment: Perspectives of Social Workers and Addiction Practitioners

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of Medication Assisted Treatment: Perspectives of Social Workers and Addiction Practitioners

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1 Substance Use Disorder

Course Number:

SPS20240207

Duration:

1 hour 2 minutes

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Available for 5 months after Registration

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Category: Specialty Practice Sections, Addictions / Substance Use, Clinical Treatment ... (show more)

Category: Specialty Practice Sections, Addictions / Substance Use, Clinical Treatment, Criminal Justice, General Law / Legal Issues, General Social Work, Medication / Psychopharmacology, Social Justice, Social Work (show less)

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) involve a combination of medications that target the brain and psychosocial interventions (e.g., counseling, skills development, case management) aimed at improving treatment outcomes. Research shows that medications and therapy together may be more successful than either treatment method alone.

This webinar will provide an overview of Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), address the pros and cons associated with MAT, and discuss how MAT fits into the context of the more extensive substance use disorder treatment system.

This webinar aims to enhance your professional knowledge of MAT, increase your confidence to engage and educate clients about MAT, and encourage using best practices and the benefits associated with clinical research.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) fits into the overall treatment continuum for persons with Opioid Use Disorder
Identify three proven effective medications in treatment and learn the essential characteristics of the medication.
Identify which clients may be best suited for each medication.
Identify other psychotherapies and activities that enhance a comprehensive addiction treatment program.
Understand the pros and cons of MAT.
Understand the importation of health research discoveries to support MAT, enabling new individualized treatment and care.

1 Substance Use Disorder

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