Essentials: Opioid Use Problems: Recommendations for Medical Management-Event Handout

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The document provides an overview of opioid use problems and recommendations for medical management. It begins by discussing the history of opioids and their physiological effects on the body. It also highlights the indicators of patients who may be at a greater risk for developing an opioid use disorder. The document emphasizes the importance of using medication and psychotherapeutics in the treatment of opioid use disorder. <br /><br />The document explains the various options for treatment settings, such as opioid treatment programs and office-based treatment programs. It emphasizes the need for a shared decision-making process between the clinician and patient when choosing the appropriate treatment option. The document also discusses the treatment goals, which include maintaining long-term recovery and minimizing harm from ongoing opioid use.<br /><br />The document provides information on specific medications used in the treatment of opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. It explains the features and dosing recommendations for each medication and discusses their effectiveness in reducing illicit opioid use and mortality rates. The document also highlights the importance of psychosocial treatment in conjunction with medication-assisted treatment.<br /><br />Special populations, such as adolescents and individuals involved in the criminal justice system, are also addressed in the document. It emphasizes the need for tailored treatment approaches for these populations. The document concludes by discussing the use of naloxone in preventing opioid overdose and providing resources for further information and support.

Keywords

opioid use problems

medical management

history of opioids

high-risk patients

medication-assisted treatment

treatment settings

shared decision-making

treatment goals

specific medications

psychosocial treatment