Opioids and Women

At the end of the presentation, participants will:

1. Appreciate the prevalence and impact of OUD on adults, parents and children

2. Understand the mechanism of action of the 3 FDA-approved medications

3. Review initiation and management of discontinuation of each medication.

4. Understand the evidence and rational that supports the treatment and management of OUD in pregnant and postpartum women

5. Consider and include common mental health and substance use disorder co-morbidities in the overall treatment for adults and peripartum women with OUD

Dr. Constance Guille is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and director of the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Division at MUSC. This division provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment to pregnant and postpartum women and conducts clinical research that aims to improve the identification and treatment of peripartum mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Guille receives research support through National Institute on Drug Abuse and foundations such as the Duke Endowment and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to develop treatments to improve maternal health.

Dr. Hartwell is an Associate Professor in the Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.  Until recently Dr. Hartwell was the Medical Director of the Substance Treatment and Recovery Program at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC and has extensive experience treating adults with substance use disorders with and without comorbid mental disorders.  She is the Director of MUSC's Project ECHO for Opioid Use Disorders and the Co-Director of the Project ECHO focused on Peer Recovery Support Services. She is currently involved in research to improve treatment outcomes for opioid, stimulant and tobacco use disorders.

Credit: 6 Hours

Audience:  Art Therapists, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Medical Professionals

Fee: Subject to agency of employement. See below.

Employees of agencies not part of Region 1: Please purchase a Standard $75 Ticket

Employees of Region 1 301 Agencies: Please purchase a Region 1 Employee Ticket (A/OBHS, BHSPC, CCCADA, The Forrester Center, HealthyU, Phoenix Center, Cornerstone, Westview, Gateway, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center and Anderson/Oconee/Pickens Mental Health) 

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                                      Attn. Stephanie Bentley PO Box 1948 Greenville, SC 29602. 

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