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Unlocking Effective Treatments - Pharmacology for Substance Use Disorder

Content Reviewed: September 30, 2026

State CME
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3 Videos

45 min. of video

Course Description

Advance your clinical approach to addiction treatment with this evidence-based pharmacology course on substance use disorder. Designed for healthcare professionals involved in prescribing, medication management, or patient support, this continuing education course explores the diagnosis and core components of substance use disorder while examining effective medication-assisted treatment strategies across multiple substance categories. Learners will review pharmacologic treatment options and mechanisms of action for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, tobacco cessation, and other substance or polysubstance use disorders. Emphasis is placed on practical prescribing considerations, individualized treatment planning, and improving long-term recovery outcomes. Whether you are expanding your knowledge of addiction medicine or strengthening confidence in medication management, this course provides actionable tools to support safer, more effective care for patients living with substance use disorder.
Advance your clinical approach to addiction treatment with this evidence-based pharmacology course on substance use disorder. Designed for healthcare professionals involved in prescribing, medication management, or patient support, this continuing education course explores the diagnosis and core components of substance use disorder while examining effective medication-assisted treatment strategies across multiple substance categories. Learners will review pharmacologic treatment options and mechanisms of action for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, tobacco cessation, and other substance or polysubstance use disorders. Emphasis is placed on practical prescribing considerations, individualized treatment planning, and improving long-term recovery outcomes. Whether you are expanding your knowledge of addiction medicine or strengthening confidence in medication management, this course provides actionable tools to support safer, more effective care for patients living with substance use disorder.

Faculty

Mary Ellen Biggerstaff, MPH, DNP, FNP

Assistant Professor

Frontier Nursing University


Content Provider

Premiere CE

CME Accreditor

PACE-CME

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Videos

 

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45 min. of video

Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders

8 m

Alcohol, Opiate, and Benzodiazepine

15 m

Tobacco, Cannabis, Stimulants, and Other Substances

23 m