Methamphetamine and cocaine use rates and overdose deaths are rapidly increasing in much of the U.S. Clinical challenges presented by stimulant users and current protocols for addressing acute medical/psychiatric conditions will be reviewed in this course and...
A retrospective review explores how a Maine substance treatment program was able to dramatically increase their access to addiction treatment through process improvement. How it Works After watching a video presentation by Eric Haram, LADC, you will be required to...
When prescribing opioids, it is essential to balance the potential therapeutic benefit with the known and potential serious risks associated with these drugs. The Food and Drug Administration now requires a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) from...
What happens to the brain when opioids are introduced? Where does the euphoria come from and why does it become something else over time? This brief, self-directed online course addresses these questions and more. While the focus on treatment is the individual, an...
The Emergency Department (ED) can be an entry point for treatment, a safety net, or in some cases, a place to obtain drugs. This brief, self-directed online course explores how the ED can be part of the solution. Participants will learn ways to respond to acute...
