Opioids use disorder (OUD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. If left
untreated it can result in serious consequences including increased morbidity, relapse, opioid
overdose, and death. Medication-assisted treatment is effective for OUD and has been
shown to decrease all-cause mortality and opioid overdose-related deaths. This pharmacist-driven
training will provide detailed education on the induction and maintenance of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

OBJECTIVES:
? Describe the epidemiology of opioid overdose and opioid use disorder in the United States
? Examine the prescribing patterns of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain over the past two decades
? Differentiate the clinical presentation of opioid dependence, opioid withdrawal and opioid use disorder
? Classify the pharmacology and therapeutics for methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and naltrexone for the           treatment of opioid use disorder
? Discuss treatment considerations for patients with HIV and Opioid Use Disorder

* Howard University College of Pharmacy, (COP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program meets ACPE criteria for 3 contact hours (0.3 CEU). Credit will be awarded through the CPE Monitor, within 3–4 weeks of the seminar to those who successfully complete the program. Using this link , the evaluation form and a score ≥ 70% correct on post test questions will be required for successful completion.The ACPE Universal Program number assigned to this program is
0010-9999-20-010-L01-P.