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By the end of the course, the Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist will be able to:
-Explain the five priorities for addressing the opioid crisis.
-List three medications that also increase the likelihood that a person will remain in Treatment, which itself is associated with a lower risk of overdose mortality, reduced risk of HIV and HCV transmission, reduced criminal justice involvement, and greater likelihood of employment.
-Methadone diversion is primarily associated with Methadone prescribed to treat pain and not treat opioid use disorders. Explain the three requirements in Opioid treatment programs.
-Identify the two things associated with Methadone and buprenorphine treatment.
-List the three potential risks involved with long-term opioid treatment.
-Explain the five steps patients can take to ensure that they use prescription medications appropriately.


"The instructional level of this course is introductory, intermediate, or advanced depending on the learners clinical area of expertise."