Description
This session aims to briefly cover the main opioid agonist pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence, and summarise the evidence for the use of these treatments for pharmaceutical opioid dependence.What can clinicians do to help clients transition to treatment?
What are the current treatments – who is suitable for what – why would clients consider it? A review of some of the content from conversation articles
This event will cover:
- Provide an overview of opioid agonist treatments for pharmaceutical opioid dependence
- Discuss barriers to these treatments, including common misconceptions about opioid agonist treatment
- Provide relevant information for working with people who have developed pharmaceutical opioid use disorders
Trainers
- Suzanne Nielsen (Deputy Director) — Monash Addiction Research Centre
Eligibility criteria
This webinar is suitable for workers in the AOD, mental health, allied health and welfare sectors
Categories:
Capability 6 - Understanding and responding to substance use and addiction,
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Medical
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult
Tuesday 3 March 2020
10:00 to 11:00 Add to calendar
10:00 to 11:00 Add to calendar
Online
Provided by
Turning Point
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