Treating Opioid Use Disorder

Course overview

Opioid Use Disorder is an urgent health crisis with far-reaching individual, societal, and economic implications. The opioid epidemic, which is characterized by the widespread misuse of prescription opioids and the increase in the use of illicit opioid substances, has touched all facets of society. The misuse of opioids has shattered countless lives, devastated communities, and strained and overburdened healthcare systems. In order to respond to the crisis, health professionals, government entities, and community stakeholders must come together, establish a clear understanding of opioid use disorder, and develop practical strategies that will help alleviate the suffering wrought by opioid addiction. This course will help behavioral health providers understand the complexities of the opioid crisis and the devastating impact of opioid misuse. With a clear understanding, providers will then be able to develop and implement successful prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches.