Bind to opioid receptors to produce analgesia and euphoria. e.g., morphine, heroin, fentanyl.
This one day training looks at brief and extended interventions for working with parents who use drugs and alcohol. This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are problematic drug and alcohol users. It is designed for anyone who’s work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance misuse.
The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence works with federal and state agency officials concerning opioid treatment policy throughout the United States. We also work with our partner, the World Federation for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, with regard to international initiatives and working with designated agencies within the United Nations.
Trauma exposure and the subsequent development of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur with opioid use disorder (OUD).