Co-occurring Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorders: Treatment and Management Approaches (On-Demand)-Recording

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In this video, two doctors, Dr. Craig Allen and Dr. Mark Fishman, discuss the treatment and management approaches for co-occurring opioid and stimulant use disorders. They begin by introducing the webinar and providing some housekeeping items. They then discuss the scope of the problem, focusing on opioid overdose deaths and the rise of fentanyl in the drug supply. They also discuss the prevalence of substance use disorders and the use of methamphetamine and cocaine in the United States. The doctors highlight the dangers of combining opioids and stimulants, and how it can increase the risk of overdose. They also discuss various medications and treatments for co-occurring opioid and stimulant use disorders, including agonist substitution strategies, prescription stimulants, topiramate, naltrexone, bupropion, and disulfiram. They also address the use of psychosocial treatments such as the matrix model and contingency management. The doctors then interview a patient named Jonathan, who shares his struggles with addiction to opioids and stimulants. He discusses his experiences with various medications, including Vivitrol and Suboxone, and how they affected him. Jonathan also talks about his interactions with the medical field and the challenges he faced. The video concludes with a summary of the medications and treatment approaches discussed, as well as information about resources offered by the Providers' Clinical Support System (PCSS).

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Keywords

co-occurring

opioid use disorders

stimulant use disorders

treatment

medications

dangers

overdose

psychosocial treatments

addiction

resources