Opioids, Opioid Use Disorders, and Alternatives
Presenter: Yisel Alaoui, MA, LCADC, ICADC, FASD, TIPS, Program Supervisor, Perinatal Addiction Prevention Program
This presentation will provide an in-depth understanding of opioid use, its effects, and treatment options. It will cover the risks and signs of opioid misuse, opioid use disorder (OUD), and the diversion of prescription opioids into the illegal market. The presentation will explore Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), alternative pain management options, and non-opioid therapies for acute and chronic pain. Additionally, it will discuss overdose prevention strategies, including the use of naloxone (Narcan), and highlight the importance of professional and community resources in addressing the opioid crisis.
Target Audience: Perinatal Nurses, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, Mental Health Providers
Learning Outcome: At the conclusion of the program, at least 90% of participants will report that the knowledge gained met their learning needs.
Disclosure/Commercial Support: The planners and speakers do not have any conflicts of interest to report for this activity.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 1.0 nursing contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-3/23-26.
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for viewing this recorded continuing education program, the participant must register for the program, view at least 90% of the webinar, complete the quiz, and submit an electronic evaluation. A certificate of completion will be distributed electronically upon completion.
Cost: This program is free, but registration is required