The Utilization of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in an Outpatient Setting-View Presentation

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In the webinar titled "The Utilization of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in an Outpatient Setting," Dr. Joseph Mathias discusses the crucial role of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in treating patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Dr. Mathias emphasizes the increasing prevalence of opioid-related overdose deaths and the necessity for effective treatments, especially given that over 100,000 Americans died of opioid overdoses in the past year. <br /><br />Key points include the importance of integrating MOUD with psychotherapy and psychosocial support to improve patient outcomes. MOUD, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, significantly enhances treatment success and should be offered to all OUD patients. Buprenorphine, particularly, can be prescribed in outpatient settings, which broadens access to treatment. Dr. Mathias explains the procedures and precautions for prescribing these medications, particularly highlighting the ceiling effect of buprenorphine that prevents overdose.<br /><br />The webinar also covers the importance of addressing co-occurring mental health disorders and substance use, using ASAM's criteria to guide treatment levels, and the stigma reduction by using non-stigmatizing language. Furthermore, Dr. Mathias underscores the necessity of naloxone availability to reverse opioid overdoses effectively, promoting its prescription as a standard practice alongside opioid prescriptions.<br /><br />The session ends with a Q&A addressing issues such as the importance of differentiating between primary bipolar or schizophrenia spectrum disorders and substance use disorders, patient reluctance towards drug screens, and strategies for involving family in the treatment of adolescents. The webinar highlights the essential interdisciplinary approach to treating OUD and the continuous need for increasing MOUD accessibility and education.

Keywords

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid Use Disorder

MOUD

opioid overdoses

buprenorphine

methadone

naltrexone

naloxone

psychotherapy

stigma reduction