Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Providers’ Role in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 12:00—1:00 pm
Virtual training through WebEx
Join us for a free training on understanding the opioid epidemic. After registering on Eventbrite, you will receive a calendar invitation from WebEx after 1-2 business days.
Hosted by:
Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS)
St. Mary's County Health Department
Calvert County Health Department
CME Credit: This Live activity, Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Providers’ Role in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, from 09/24/2020 - 09/23/2021, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Learning Objectives:
- To understand the basic concepts of addiction
- To understand the current extent and severity of the opioid epidemic in the United States
- Describe the factors responsible for initiating and maintaining the crisis
- Outline available effective evidenced-based treatments and interventions for individuals with opioid use disorder
Presenter:
Eric Weintraub, MD
Consultant, Maryland Addiction Consultation Service (MACS)
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Division Head, Alcohol & Drug Abuse, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Acting Division Head, Adult Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, University of Maryland Medical Center
Event contact:
Julie DiGirolamo, MACS Outreach Specialist
JDiGirolamo@som.umaryland.edu
