Self Study Module 6: Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder
Launch Date:
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
Despite effective treatments for opioid use disorder, overdose death rates continue to climb. This self-study module shows how clinicians, including primary care providers, can improve outcomes in patients receiving opioid treatment through careful education and monitoring.
1.
Counsel patients and caregivers about the safe use of opioid analgesics, including proper storage and disposal
2.
Outline evidence-based strategies for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD)
