September 17, 2020 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Location: Online

Registration Deadline: September 17, 2020

Overview

This presentation will provide information regarding the use of methadone maintenance as an effective treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Methadone maintenance is a highly regulated treatment modality provided by licensed and accredited facilities. This presentation will discuss the regulations surrounding the use of methadone maintenance, barriers to accessing treatment, stigma and discrimination experienced by those utilizing it as part of their recovery, and discuss next steps for primary care providers working with patients with OUD.

Objectives

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Discuss why methadone maintenance is an effective treatment option for OUD
Describe the regulations surrounding methadone maintenance treatment
Discuss how stigma and discrimination related to OUD and methadone can negatively impact treatment outcomes
Identify barriers to coordinating care between substance abuse and primary care providers

Presenters

Sandy Cini LCSW, CCS, CAADC
Program Director
Addiction Medicine and Health Advocates, Inc.

Rebecca M. Moyer
Recovery Specialist Program Supervisor
RASE Project

Registration Information

Although this webinar is free of charge, you must register to attend. Connection information, including how to obtain handout materials, will be emailed to registrants 48 hours prior to the webinar.