This course will be virtual on zoom

Opioid use is at an epidemic level, and who better to answer the call of hope and support than peer and family support professionals. Opioid use has a deep and unique place in history, where it has been both romanticized and demonized. Today, we know that meaningful lives are devastated and even lost daily. This course provides an in-depth knowledge of how to support people who are living with opioid use dependency or disorder.

AT THE END OF THIS 8-HOUR COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand the why’s and how’s of the opioid epidemic 

• Differentiate the ways the brain responds to opioid use compared to other substances 

• Use high-end cultural competencies to build rapport with people who have opioid dependence 

• Utilize the principles of trauma-informed care to support people who feel trapped by their opioid use 

• Explain the principles of harm-reduction and appreciate the role that medication can play in a comprehensive approach to treatment

• Identify signs of a potential opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone