The Tri-Valley Library of Conversations Courses
Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery During COVID-19
Instructor:
Andrea Caputo, DNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP
Andrea Caputo is a Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Educator for the Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Program at Boston Medical Center.
Course Description:
The purpose of this training is to offer up-to-date information and resources to support the compassionate and skillful care of persons living with substance use disorders during the time of COVID.
Specific topics to be addressed include:
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Impact of COVID-19 on substance use in the United States.
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Changes to the way in which people access treatment.
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Significantly expanded use of telehealth as a platform of care.
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Changes SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) have made to methadone and buprenorphine treatment.
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Impact of the pandemic on opioid overdose prevention and education.
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Strategies for supporting persons in their recovery during the time of COVID.