Clinical and Public Health Approaches to Overdose Prevention and Substance Use Care

Time: 1PM - 2PM Eastern Time

Target Audience: This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician practitioners, social workers, interprofessional teams, and the healthcare team. This activity is accredited for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician practitioners, social workers, interprofessional teams, and the healthcare team.

Webinar Description: This webinar provides essential insights into addressing the opioid overdose crisis and improving substance use care. It equips healthcare providers with evidence-based strategies for overdose prevention, including naloxone distribution, and explores innovative approaches to engage at-risk populations. Key topics include the role of substance use care providers and new methods to reduce overdose deaths.

Educational Objectives:

• Recognize overdose is the leading cause of accidental death.
• Reduce overdose death via naloxone distribution and medications for opioid use disorder.
• Innovate new approaches to address overdose and substance use care.