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Medication Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
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In 2022, nearly 110,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, 70% due to potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, highlighting the urgent need for effective interventions in combating substance use disorders, especially opioid use disorder.
Join us as we delve into the critical intersection of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), SUD, and mental health care. During this training, you will learn:
- Pervasive myths surrounding SUD
- Current substances driving unprecedented rise in overdose deaths
- Efficacy of various medications used to treat opioid use disorder
- Emerging treatments for stimulant use disorder
- Strategies to engage clients considering or receiving MOUD
- How stigma impacts clietns considering MOUD for SUD treatment
Don't miss this vital opportunity to explore the intersection of MOUD, SUD, and mental health care, as we equip you with essential knowledge and strategies to combat the opioid crisis and improve treatment outcomes.
Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP
Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP, has over 20 years of experience working with clients in crisis and living with substance use disorders, including community mental health, private practice, hospital emergency departments, adolescent residential treatment, and juvenile drug court. He is the author of The Clinician’s Guide to Substance Use Disorders: Practical Tools for Assessment, Treatment & Recovery and High-Risk Clients: Evidence-Based Assessment & Clinical Tools to Recognize and Effectively Respond to Mental Health Crises. Paul currently provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other clinical services as part of his practice, and he owns Providence Consulting & Education, LLC, through which he provides clinical supervision and professional education services.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Paul Brasler maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Chesterfield County. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and 小蝌蚪视频. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Paul Brasler has no relevant non-financial relationships.