Behind the Headlines: What is Really Happening with Opioid Use and Treatment in Hawai'i

Use of opioids such as heroin, morphine, and prescription pain relievers has expanded to levels of dependency in many individuals. Several factors contribute to the breadth and complexity of this urgent problem: severe chronic pain, greater use of prescriptions, aggressive marketing by pharmaceutical companies, among others. Updates about treatment, services, solutions, and resources exist here in Hawai‘i to reduce harm and improve quality of life for all.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify approved medications to treat opioid use disorder.
  • Discuss opioid intervention and updates about management of opioid use disorder.
  • Appropriately refer patients to resources and services to treat opioid-dependent clients in Hawai‘i.
  • Appropriately coordinate care for patients that are opioid dependent.

Target Audience: Nurses, Pharmacy Professionals, Substance Use Professionals

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 Category 1 CHES Credits, 1.5 Continuing Competency Credits

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: September 20, 2019

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Heather Lusk, MSW and Christina Wang, DNS From Hawai‘i Health and Harm Reduction Center

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 35611
Category 1 Credits: 1.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.5
Advanced Credits: 0
Activity #: 151251
Performance Indicators: 12.3.4, 4.1.1, 8.3.7, 9.6.6
RD Total Credits: 1.5
Level 1: No
Level 2: Yes
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills
Secondary Domain: Policy Development and Program Planning Skills