Course Summary

An overview of the biology of addiction, why medications are essential in treating substance use disorders, a history of the use of medications for addiction treatment (MAT), FDA-approved medications, and how providers can deliver MAT.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this material, learners will be able to:

1. Define agonist and antagonist medications. ​
2. Describe the biological reasons medications are necessary to treat addiction. ​
3. Compare and contrast each of the three FDA-approved medications for addiction treatment. ​
4. Identify one method their organization can utilize to ensure access to medications for addiction treatment for the persons they serve.

Learning Audience

This asynchronous course is designed for behavioral health providers seeking essential information on attaining and maintaining appropriate licensure and approvals, understanding regulatory requirements, and complying with updated standards in the State of Colorado.

Course Duration

• 60 minutes

External Content Notice

This learning content is housed and managed outside of the OwnPath Learning Hub system, and is shared in partnership with the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF).

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