At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Understand the factors involved in the need for a MARC program
2. Know the benefits and limitations of Suboxone in the treatment of opiate addiction
3. Know basic pharmacology of Suboxone which enables it to be a healthy tool in the treatment of opiate addiction
4. Understand the importance of ongoing treatment intervention and recovery support IN ADDITION to the use of Suboxone in the treatment of opiate addiction
5. Obtain knowledge of potential resources if further knowledge is needed or questions arise
Description:
This course will address Addiction trends particularly related to opiate dependence, the increase in the use of heroin and prescription medication, the difficulties in treating opiate addiction, and recent advances in the field to enhance and improve treatment outcomes.
Key Words: Suboxone, Emerging Adults, MARC, Opiates, Heroin, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, Expiration 03/31/2010
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Board of Registered Nursing
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
