In this episode, Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM, and Sung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC, have an interprofessional discussion of patient cases centered on managing opioid use disorder (OUD). The experts cover both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, including comparisons of the medications available for OUD. Throughout the discussion, listeners also will learn about addressing OUD with a patient in a professional, nonjudgmental manner; exit strategies for opioid analgesic treatment regimens after OUD is identified; and how to continually assess the level of care that a patient with OUD may need throughout treatment. 

Presenters:  

Michael Weaver, MD, DFASAM
Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical Director
Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction
McGovern Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas

Sung Cheol Kim, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct Faculty
School of Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Department of Psychiatry
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see
https://bit.ly/3mgrfb9
for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the FDA.

Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC and in partnership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Practicing Clinicians Exchange, and ProCE.

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3mcDHsi