JLUSA and JCOIN Course: Understanding Overdose Risk and the Science of Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction
Welcome to JTEC's Course on Understanding Overdose Risk and the Science of Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction
This course explores the science of medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD), how these medications work, and their effectiveness. Participants will also hear from individuals about their experience with MOUD and how these medications played a significant role in their recovery.
Improve knowledge about effective treatment for substance use disorders.
Differences between the types of medications used to treat opioid use disorder, how medications these medications work, and hear from individuals with lived experience.
This course is sponsored by the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN), an initiative funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
Addiction Policy Forum, Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network, & JustLeadershipUSA. (2021). JLUSA and JCOIN Course: Understanding Overdose Risk and the Science of Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction. Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network Coordination and Translation Center. https://www.jcoinctc.org/courses/understanding-overdose-risk-and-the-science-of-medications-to-treat-opioid-addiction/
