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Medication Assisted Therapy

Dr. Caroline McWilliams
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Description

This workshop addresses the gap between evidence-based standards for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and what is routinely practiced in clinical settings. Although MAT is a first-line, life-saving intervention, many clinicians lack confidence initiating medications, managing dosing, or integrating MAT with ongoing care, resulting in delayed or inconsistent treatment. Participants will learn best practices for medication selection, initiation, titration, monitoring, and patient engagement, improving their ability to deliver effective, timely MAT and support long-term recovery outcomes for individuals with OUD and AUD.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to enhance clinicians’ confidence and competence in delivering evidence-based Medication-Assisted Treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders by deepening their understanding of medication options, mechanisms, and practical application in patient care. Participants will strengthen their ability to integrate MAT thoughtfully into treatment planning, improving long-term outcomes through informed medication selection, clinical monitoring, and patient engagement in real-world settings.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify FDA-approved medication options for treating Alcohol Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

  • Explain the mechanisms of action, benefits, and limitations of full agonists, partial agonists, and antagonists used in MAT.

  • Differentiate between oral, sublingual, and injectable MAT formulations and the clinical considerations for their administration and monitoring.

  • Apply evidence-based treatment decision approaches by matching MAT options to patient factors such as diagnosis, stability, access, and treatment goals.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Dr. Caroline McWilliams
Medical Director at Recovery Centers of America at Devon, PA Dr. McWilliams provides direct patient care and oversight of psychiatric and medical teams at two drug and alcohol inpatient rehabilitation facilities. With over fifteen years of experience in the field, she has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for individuals struggling with addiction. She conducts lectures on various topics in addiction medicine, sharing her expertise with both patients and staff to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction and recovery.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Recovery Centers of America