A Clinician's Guide to Opioids is a comprehensive resource that educates healthcare providers on proven best practices in the treatment of opioid use disorders. It includes the impact and scale of opioid use on individuals and society, and covers screening, assessment, and brief intervention. Two chapters cover the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as an integrated practice used with other evidence-based practices, such as peer support and the Twelve Steps, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and others. Additional information on continuing care planning is provided to further guide clinicians, as well as case studies that address specific challenges in treatment of clients with opioid use disorder. This program also includes information on current statistics, terms, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and a list of key web resources for providers

Now easier to navigate, this guide is divided into three segments:

Education
Understanding Opioids
The Effects of Opioids on the Brain and Body
Opioids in Special Populations
An Overview of Treatment and Recovery
Clinical practice
Screening and Evaluation
Effective Treatment of Opioids Use Disorder
Types of Medications Used in MAT for Opioid Use Disorder
Treatment of Methamphetamine-Induced Psychiatric Disorders
Meditation-Assisted Therapy (MAT) as an Integrated Evidence-Based Practice
Continuing Care Planning
Case studies
Treatment challenges and solutions from experts in the field
Helps providers put what they've learned into action with clients



A Clinician's Guide to Opioids is endorsed by NAADAC and includes a test of twenty-five questions, worth ten continuing education hours upon successful completion.