Breaking the Cycle: Therapy and Medication Management for Opioid Treatment
Self-paced
Full course description
Date
August 8, 2025
Price
$50.00
CE/CEUs
2
Level
Beginning
Length
2 Hours
Location
Liva via Zoom
Course Description
This training provides an essential overview of Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, highlighting its role as an evidence-based approach that combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how MAT works, including available medications, eligibility, and the treatment process. The training emphasizes the effectiveness of MAT in reducing cravings, preventing overdose, and supporting long-term recovery, while also addressing common stigma and barriers to access. Real-life examples and success stories will be shared to illustrate the positive impact of MAT on individuals and communities.
Learning Objectives
- Educate on MAT Basics: Explain what Medicated Assisted Treatment is, including its definition as an evidence-based approach combining medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders, particularly opioid and alcohol addiction.
- Highlight Benefits/Effectiveness: Demonstrate the effectiveness of MAT in reducing withdrawal symptoms, cravings, overdose risk, and improving long-term recovery outcomes, supported by clinical data and patient success stories.
- Address Stigma/Promote Accessibility/Barriers and challenges: Clarify common stigma by emphasizing its medical foundation and role in stabilizing brain chemistry for sustainable recovery.
- Outline Treatment Process: Provide an overview of how MAT works, including eligibility, medication options, therapy components, and the role of healthcare teams in personalized care plans
Target Learner
The target learner for this training is Behavioral Health Providers, other Professionals working with people are are impacted by Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders
Available Credit
- 2 CE/CEUs
- Social work and mental health practice in Nebraska, clinical ACE CEs, NBCC credit, LADC CEs
About Us
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