Best Practices in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Focus on Stimulants and Opioids
Overview
This Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar will begin with a discussion of the impact of stigma on the health and wellbeing of people with a substance use disorder. The presentation will provide an overview of the impact of stimulants and opioids, including patterns and trends in stimulant and opioid use in the United States, acute and chronic mental health and physical effects and consequences, and the impact of stimulant use on memory and cognition. The presentation will conclude with a review of evidence-based behavioral treatment interventions and recovery supports for people with a stimulant use disorder, and best practices in medical treatments for people with an opioid use disorder. Time will be made available for attendees to engage in chat discussion and Q&A.
Learning objectives
- List at least 3 research findings related to the impact of substance use disorder-specific stigma
- Recall at least 3 acute and 3 chronic effects of stimulants and opioids
- Explain at least 2 specific behavioral treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with a stimulant use disorder
- Describe 2 medical treatment interventions proven to be effective in treating people with an opioid use disorder
Professional credit
- This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
- 1.0 CEs are available.
- Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.