Description
This training will provide foundational knowledge on addiction as a chronic medical condition and an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge necessary to:
- Describe the prevalence of substance use disorders in the US.
- Define substance use disorders as chronic medical conditions.
- Identify at least 3 evidence-based treatment strategies.
- Recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
Sponsored by
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Accreditation information
CEs offered. Please read the Accreditation Information section of the
training page to learn more.
Audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians
