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Substance use and misuse continues to be an epidemic in our country. Deaths from fatal overdoses are increasing and leave a wake of devastation to families and communities. Many of the patients we see in our offices, clinics and hospitals may disclose their struggles with substance use, while others struggle in silence. As physicians, we are uniquely poised and privileged to start conversations that could save the lives of our patients battling addictions. In this presentation, we will discuss engaging our patients with substance use disorders, evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorders and how treatment can be integrated into our own practices; meeting patients where they are, and leading them on their journey to recovery.

List of Learning Objectives:

• Identify additional ways of integrating screening for substance use disorders in our daily practice of medicine.
• Discuss the benefits of integrating outpatient addiction treatment in your own practice of medicine.

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Accreditation: Christian Medical & Dental Associations is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioner
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines.
NPs may receive up to 1 credits for completing this activity.

Physician Assistant
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. by an organization accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive up to 1 credits for completing this activity.

Dental Credit CDE - Subject Code: 157 Substance Abuse
Christian Medical & Dental Associations is a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026
Provider ID# 218742
1 Lecture Hour(s) Available.

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Disclosures
Disclosures for all those in control of the content of this activity. The names of the ineligible companies (within the last 24 months) and the nature of the financial relationship(s). There is no minimum financial threshold. Disclosure of all financial relationships with ineligible companies regardless of the potential relevance of each relationship to the education.