In this online CME self-learning program: Opioid use disorder (OUD) affects millions of individuals globally and is best defined by the DSM-5 as a condition due to tolerance, manifestation of physical dependence, and loss of control, which in turn leads to health hazards. The prevalence of OUD and the resultant impact on people is staggering, an estimated 130 people die from opioid overdoses every day. Moreover, the prevalence of OUD is increasing rapidly in concurrence with the widespread availability of opioids, with an estimated 60 prescriptions per 100 patients.
Professional societies, non-governmental organizations, and governmental agencies have all recommended a comprehensive public health approach to identifying and managing OUD, which will require the involvement of HCPs across specialties and regions. Implementing a comprehensive multidisciplinary cascade of care for patients with OUD will also necessitate that HCPs embrace new resources to deliver innovative and accessible health care. These resources may include novel prescription digital therapeutics, telemedicine, and engagement of non-physician HCPs who can provide support, counseling, and, in some cases, prescribing.
Healthcare professionals specializing in: Addiction, pain management, primary care, family medicine, psychiatry; physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists who practice in pain management or substance abuse; and any other health professionals who encounter OUD in the clinical setting.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Indivior.
Learners may participate in this activity free of charge.
Release Date: March 20, 2021 -- Expiration Date: March 20, 2023
Faculty: Michael Levine, MD
Faculty introduction, disclosures |
Epidemiology of OUD
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Treatment of OUD
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Summary, conclusions, and best practice recap |
By the end of the session the participant will be able to:
ACCME Activity #201718496
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Pharmacists
ScientiaCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit. Proof of participation will be posted to your NABP CPE profile within 4 to 6 weeks to participants who have successfully completed the post-test. Participants must participate in the entire presentation and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing pharmacy education credit. ACPE # 0574-0000-21-006-H08-P. CPE credit effective 03/20/21 and expires 03/20/23. This is a Application (A)-type activity.
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Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
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Faculty Disclosure: Michael Levine, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
Disclosures of Educational Planners: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, President of ScientiaCME, has no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
Commercial Support Disclosure: This program is supported by an educational grant from Indivior.
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