A Clinician's Guide to Opioids

A Clinician's Guide to Opioids is a comprehensive resource that educates healthcare providers on proven best practices in the treatment of opioid use disorders. It includes the impact and scale of opioid use on individuals and society, and covers screening, assessment, and brief intervention. Two chapters cover the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as an integrated practice used with other evidence-based practices, such as peer support and the Twelve Steps, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others. Additional information on continuing care planning is provided to further guide clinicians, as well as case studies that address specific challenges in treatment of clients with opioid use disorder. This program also includes information on current statistics, terms, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and a list of key web resources for providers

Now easier to navigate, this guide is divided into three segments: - Education
- Understanding Opioids
- The Effects of Opioids on the Brain and Body
- Opioids in Special Populations
- An Overview of Treatment and Recovery
- Clinical practice
- Screening and Evaluation
- Effective Treatment of Opioids Use Disorder
- Types of Medications Used in MAT for Opioid Use Disorder
- Treatment of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychiatric Disorders
- Meditation-Assisted Therapy (MAT) as an Integrated Evidence-Based Practice
- Continuing Care Planning
- Case studies
- Treatment challenges and solutions from experts in the field
- Helps providers put what they've learned into action with clients

A Clinician's Guide to Opioids is endorsed by NAADAC and includes a test of twenty-five questions, worth ten continuing education hours upon successful completion.