Description

Over the past two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved over a dozen medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, which are known collectively as medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The research has shown that treatment alone or medications exclusively are not as effective as combining treatment and medication.

This micro-course explores the role of MAT in recovery and will discuss how these medications work and how they are a powerful adjunct alongside treatment.

Related Learning: This micro-course is also part of the ASCI2000 - The Neuroscience of Addiction Learning Path. Learn more.

What You Will Learn

In this micro-course, you will learn to:

Describe the medications that are used specifically within MAT and also other relevant medications for craving and trigger management.
Explore the clinical pharmacotherapy of MAT.
Identify co-occurring medical, mental health and addictive disorders that often accompany a client entering MAT.

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Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 5 CEs. Walden University (NAADAC Provider #72251) is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Applicable NAADAC counselor skill groups: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Case Management, and Discharge and Continuing Care