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American Medical Association

  • Harm Reduction
  • Opiate Substitution Treatment
  • Opioid-Related Disorders

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Opioid use disorder is a chronic disease that affects many and can be effectively treated. Evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as harm reduction initiatives, can help individuals maintain in treatment and mitigate risks of relapse. In this episode, we ll discuss medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) as well as OUD treatment considerations and standards of care. The discussion will also include barriers that can stand in the way of those seeking treatment. Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 0.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 0.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 0.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 0.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 0.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 0.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • Journal-based
  • includes Board review / self-assessment
  • Credit · Up to 0.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 0.5 points
  • Released
    Sep 29, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 30, 2029 3 years left