A Systematic Review on the Use of Psychosocial Intervention for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction (DA2303)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

This course is the American Society of Addiction Medicine-commissioned study of A Systematic Review on the Use of Psychosocial Interventions in Conjunction with Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction. This systematic review provides guidelines for comprehensive opioid addiction treatments to implement psychosocial interventions combined with appropriate medications for better patient outcomes.

Course Objectives

1. Comprehension of the critical need to address epidemic proportions of opioid use and overdose rates.


2. Identify three types of approved medications and their appropriate use for opioid addiction treatment.


3. Optimize psychosocial interventions available and review effectiveness with a medication treatment plan.


4. Promote efficacy to deliver psychosocial treatments with approved medications and monitor for better patient outcomes.

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