Implementation of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment In Rural Communities-Handout: Slides

Handout: Slides

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This document is a summary of a webinar titled "Implementation of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Rural Communities." The speaker is Dr. Dong-Chan Park, an addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor at Boston University Medical School. The webinar is funded in part by grant no. 6H79TI080816-02 from SAMHSA. The content and views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services.<br /><br />The webinar covers various topics related to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, including regulatory changes for Buprenorphine in 2023, the use of methadone and buprenorphine for OUD treatment, the expansion of methadone treatment in rural communities, and the use of technology in OUD treatment. It also discusses different integration models for OUD treatment, such as Project ECHO and the hub-and-spoke model.<br /><br />The speaker emphasizes the importance of convenient initiation and rapid titration in OUD treatment and the use of virtual individual and group therapy options. He also highlights the role of technology in monitoring adherence and relapse, including electronic pill dispensers and video directly observed therapy.<br /><br />The document includes references to various studies and articles related to OUD treatment and provides information on upcoming webinars on adolescents and substance use disorders.

Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Rural Communities

Dr. Dong-Chan Park

Buprenorphine

Methadone

Technology in OUD Treatment

Integration Models

Convenient Initiation

Virtual Therapy

Adherence