Objectives:

After the presentation, learners will be able to:

- Evaluate best evidence-based practices needed to effectively manage those with opioid and/or substance use disorder

- Discuss clinical practice guidelines, innovations and tools needed to manage and approach opioid and/or substance use disorder cases

- Recognize facilitators and barriers to managing patients at risk for or suffering from opioid use disorder

Accreditation, Designation & Disclosure

ACCREDITATION: 

Texas A&M University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:

Texas A&M University College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This course has been designated by the Texas A&M University College of Medicine for 1.0 hour of education in education in pain management and the prescription of opioids; medical ethics and/or professional responsibility

DISCLOSURES:   

Manuel Lopez-Leon, MD, faculty for this educational activity has have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling- re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

The planners for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling- re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

SUPPORT:   

This CME activity is supported by an educational grant from "Amerigroup Texas, a division of Anthem, Inc."