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Emily Mossberg, a technology transfer specialist with the Opioid Response Network (ORN), introduces an informational session about the ORN's initiatives to tackle the opioid crisis. Established in 2018 and funded by SAMHSA, ORN offers no-cost training and consultations on opioid prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction nationwide. The session features Paul Hunsicker, a marriage and family therapist and substance use disorder professional, who educates attendees on opioid use disorder, addiction's brain impacts, and treatment modalities.<br /><br />Paul elaborates on addiction, focusing on the ASAM's definition, emphasizing the brain's reward, motivation, and memory circuitry. He explains how addiction alters brain function, impairing judgment and increasing compulsive behavior. Paul discusses the natural and synthetic origins of opioids like morphine, fentanyl, and Oxycodone, highlighting their highly addictive potential due to their euphoric effects.<br /><br />Paul also covers opioid tolerance and withdrawal, detailing the severe flu-like symptoms that make cessation challenging. He stresses the growing issue of combined opioid and methamphetamine use, heightening overdose risks.<br /><br />Treatment options include methadone, buprenorphine (commonly in Suboxone), and naltrexone. Methadone is a full agonist used in controlled settings. Buprenorphine, a partial agonist, has a ceiling effect limiting its abuse potential. Naltrexone blocks opioid effects, preventing use.<br /><br />Paul encourages family and friends to support those struggling with opioid use without resorting to tough love, emphasizing the importance of proximity and emotional support. He answers various questions, touching on subjects such as mental health, the impact of legal changes on drug use, and the efficacy of telehealth in addiction treatment.<br /><br />The session concludes with reminders about taking an evaluation survey and upcoming class midterms.
Keywords
Opioid Response Network
ORN
opioid crisis
SAMHSA
opioid prevention
opioid treatment
opioid recovery
Paul Hunsicker
opioid use disorder
addiction treatment
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Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 and grant no. 1H79TI085588 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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