Addiction 101

Description

This training will provide foundational knowledge on addiction as a chronic medical condition and an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).

Objectives

At the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge necessary to:

Describe the prevalence of substance use disorders in the US.
Define substance use disorders as chronic medical conditions.
Identify at least 3 evidence-based treatment strategies.
Recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
 

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