Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Special Episode: ASAM Clinical Considerations: Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Special Guest:
Melissa Weimer, DO, MCR, FASAM
Treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with buprenorphine has evolved considerably in the last decade as the scale of the OUD epidemic has increased along with the emergence of high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) and stimulants in the drug supply. These changes have outpaced the development of prospective research, so a clinical consideration document based on expert consensus is needed to address pressing clinical questions.
Article Referenced:
The Journal of Addiction Medicine abstract article can be found here>>>
ASAM Resources:
2020 National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
ASAM's Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Virtual Course
ASAM's Moving Beyond the Barriers of Treating Opioid Use Disorder Live Course
OUD Treatment Education