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Digital Seminar

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. 

Here's What You'll Learn


Introduction 

  • Myths of SUD and MOUD 
  • Addiction & Recovery 
  • A VERY Basic Overview of How Drugs Work in the Brain 

 

What Is Killing People? 

  • Fentanyl, Heroin, and other opioids 
  • Cocaine & Methamphetamine 

 

Medications for Substance Use Disorder 

  • Methadone, Buprenorphine & Naltrexone 
  • On the Horizon: Medications for Stimulant Use Disorder 
  • Ketamine  
  • Risks and limitations   

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • Up to 1.5 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP

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Paul Brasler, LCSW, CAIMHP, became a licensed clinical social worker in 2002. Paul is the coordinator for the Chesterfield County (Virginia) Employee Behavioral Health Program, through which he and his team provide clinical services to first responders and human services personnel. He has extensive experience working with people in crisis and people living with substance use disorders, including adolescent residential treatment, community mental health settings, hospital emergency departments, juvenile drug court, and private practice.

Paul has been a national presenter (through PESI) since 2016, and he has presented classes across the country on mental health emergencies, high-risk clients, resiliency, and a certification course for clinicians working with people with substance use disorders. He has written three books: The Clinician’s Guide to Suicide Management, PESI Publishing, 2025; The Clinician’s Guide to Substance Use Disorder, PESI Publishing, 2022; and High-Risk Clients, PESI Publishing, 2019. Paul lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his beautiful wife, three sons, cowardly dog, and two dwarf rabbits who are quietly plotting to destroy the world.

 

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 PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Paul Brasler has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Access Period for Live Webcast

For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS059992
Duration:
1 hour, 33 minutes
Copyright:
Aug 10, 2024
Format:
Audio and Video

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We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.

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