The alarmingly high death rate from the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts has become our state’s number one public health crisis. In this webinar, you'll learn what Massachusetts has been doing to combat both the spigot problem and the treatment challenges of the opioid epidemic. We'll discuss the root causes of our current predicament; the first step in getting out of a hole is to stop digging. Next, we'll discuss addiction physiology and opioid substance use disorder treatment. Lastly, we'll cover concrete best practices, tools, and guidelines that you can take back to share with your colleagues.  

This webinar will help hospitals and healthcare organizations:
• Describe the genesis of the opioid crisis in the United States, basic addiction physiology/treatment, and healthcare’s role in combatting this public health issue.
• Discuss methods that will help bring about the urgent cultural changes required.
• Identify and show how to access concrete best practices, tools, and guidelines.