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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Lindsey Romero, MD, FASAM
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Description

This presentation reviews the evidence base for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and their role as the standard of care in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Participants will examine the neurobiology of OUD, comparative effectiveness of different medication types and the impact of MOUD on mortality and long-term outcomes. The session addresses common misconceptions, stigma, and regulatory considerations that influence patient and professional decision-making. Learners of all backgrounds will be able to align treatment practices with current evidence and thus improve patient safety.

Educational Goal

Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) is evidence-based, life-saving treatment that reduces mortality and should be considered the standard of care, not an adjunct or temporary bridge. Aligning practice with current evidence means normalizing long-term pharmacotherapy and eliminating stigma-driven treatment decisions.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic medication options for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), including their risks, benefits, and side effects

  • Compare outcomes for OUD patients treated with and without medication

  • Define Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Target Audience

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

Presenters

Lindsey Romero, MD, FASAM
Dr. Lindsey Romero was born in Colorado and raised in both Colorado and New Mexico. She attended Colorado State University-Pueblo and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish. During her undergraduate studies, she was a Division II student-athlete as the distance team captain of the women’s track and cross-country teams. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Romero worked as a 911 dispatcher for several years. In 2018, she earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and was an inaugural member of the Colorado Springs Branch Campus. Dr. Romero completed her residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine and was elected Chief Resident. Early in her attending physician career, Dr. Romero was a primary care physician providing full-scope outpatient care, which included high-risk prenatal and obstetric care with substance use disorder treatment. She joined Sandstone Care in September 2022 as the Regional Medical Director for Colorado, now overseeing inpatient and outpatient dual-diagnosis treatment programs for adolescents and adults. Additionally, she serves as a clinical instructor for the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Romero is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Sandstone Care