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Webinar – Treating Opioid Dependance – One Person at a Time
April 18, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Opioid dependence and overdose deaths continue to ravage our world – however that’s not the entire story. Each year thousands of individuals recover from opioid dependence utilizing a variety of clinical and medical best practices. This webinar will help participants understand a variety of treatment interventions that are both saving and transforming the lives of individuals who were previously addicted to opioids.
Presented by Dr. Holly Geyer, Addiction Medicine Specialist at the Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale and author of the book “Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use.”
Facilitated by Saul Selby, MA, LADC, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services for Mn Adult & Teen Challenge and author of “A Look at Cross Addiction: Classics for Continuing Care.”
The Attendee will take away these objectives:
1. History of opioid crisis
2. How brain chemistry drives addiction.
3. Treatment Strategies – evidence based medications and cognitive behavioral interventions.
4. MAT determination – Which medications are suited for different clients.
5. The role of Naloxone
6. Tapering Strategies for Opioid Replacement Medications
Facilitator
SAUL SELBY | MA, LADC
Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, Mn Adult & Teen Challenge
Faculty
DR. HOLLY GEYER | M.D.
Addiction Medicine Specialist, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
