This course will introduce the participant to the history of medication-assisted treatment in the United States, and will provide and overview of the three medications currently FDA approved for the treatment of opioid use disorder. This training will also include a discussion of the changes in the laws regarding the treatment of opioid use disorder, and the implications for the treatment system.

Continuing Education Credits:

Social Worker CEUs: This training has been approved for 6.0 National Association of Social Workers continuing education credits.

Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 6.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate).

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