THE OPIOID CRISIS IN AMERICA: Safe Prescribing and Treatment

Learning Objectives:

• The learners will have a better understanding of the current state of the opioid crisis in America.
• The learners will have a better understanding of factors that contribute to opioid use disorder.
• The learners will have a better understanding of safe prescribing of opioid pain medicine.
• The learners will have a better understanding of treatment options for patients with opioid use disorder.

Accreditation Statement for DOCME programs:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure:  

Dr. Mitchell has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

Grievance Statement:

All grievances may be directed to MOMA's Executive Director at info@moma-net.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.