This session provides a focused, case-based review of opioid use disorder and its management across clinical settings, including key concepts in epidemiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic criteria, aligned with the ACAAM National Addiction Medicine Didactic Curriculum and ABPM content areas.
What This Covers
• Epidemiology, patterns of use, and evolving trends in the opioid epidemic
• Pharmacology and diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder
• The role of stigma in shaping clinical care and patient outcomes
• Recognition and management of opioid intoxication, withdrawal, and overdose
• Medications for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
• Practical approaches to medication initiation, titration, and treatment selection across care settings
• Integration of harm reduction and overdose prevention strategies
• Management of co-occurring conditions, including chronic pain, in patients with opioid use disorder
How This Resource Is Used
This session is designed for on-demand learning and targeted content review. It can be used to reinforce specific knowledge areas or as part of structured board preparation.