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Plenary Session

Middle Plenary Session: The Evidence-Based Practices that Underlie the Effectiveness of OTP Treatment

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM PST
Location: Celebrity 1-4
CE: 1.5
Presentation Summary: The conference theme, Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication acknowledges that treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) cannot just be about the medication. Starting with the early pioneers of methadone treatment in the 1960s, there has been a rich history of holistic evidence-based treatment delivery at Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) that have shown successful outcomes for those suffering with OUD. This plenary, moderated by Ms. Ann Jamieson will focus on the importance of comprehensive services in the provision of treatment for OUD. Dr. Miriam Adelson will present her findings on the effectiveness of using methadone, including a holistic approach to treating opioid use disorder at her substance abuse center and research clinics. Dr. Loretta Finnegan, architect of the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring System, will discuss perinatal treatment in the OTP setting and the need for this to be more than just medication. Dr. Jeffrey DeVido will present on the nature of treatment for psychiatric comorbidities in conjunction with opioid use disorder and how important it is for this special need to be met with our population.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will:
  • Identify evidence-based practices for the treatment of opioid use disorder and be able to provide examples of methods.
  • Describe the need for holistic treatment to meet the unique needs of patients with opioid use disorder.
  • Discuss how these evidence-based practices lead to improvement of patient outcomes.