Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

About this training

This workshop will provide participants with a thorough review of the history of medication-assisted treatment. Participants will be able to examine the neuro-biology of opioid dependence, current trends and affected demographics. The training will also provide a discussion on current trends regarding illicit substances and emerging adulterants at the street level. Objectives: At the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the neurobiology of opioid dependence. 2. Analyze the history, development, and current status of medicines for opioid use disorder. 3. Identify the needed changes in the culture of care regarding an integrated approach.

Continuing education

• 2.0 CEUs (National Association of Social Workers – RI Chapter, RI Certification Board Chemical Dependency, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors through the RI Mental Health Counselors Association)
• 2.0 NBCC-approved continuing education credit hours
• Approved for 2.0 NAADAC CE Hours

Outside Rhode Island? TRAIN ED is nationally approved by NBCC and NAADAC (provider #339978). Many state boards accept these hours; check with yours before you register. Licensure & CEU resources

• Nov13

  Best Practices in Clinical Documentation

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET

  • Nompelelo Boucher, PhD.
  • Live online via Zoom

  2.0 CEUs$35

  Register for Best Practices in Clinical Documentation (opens registration site)
• Nov17

  Women in Recovery: Pathways to Healing and Empowerment

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

  • Roxxanne Newman, PhD Candidate, MA, CPRS
  • Live online via Zoom

  2.0 CEUs$35

  Register for Women in Recovery: Pathways to Healing and Empowerment (opens registration site)