1:45 - 3:15 PM
Panel: Confronting the Opioid Epidemic with MAT
Moderator: David E. Smith, MD
Session Description:
At the end of this portion of the panel participants will identify the various choices of medications to assist patients with addiction involving opioids.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the indications for methadone versus buprenorphine versus naltrexone
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Examine the pharmacology of methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone
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Identify the pros and cons of methadone versus buprenorphine versus naltrexone