Psychosocial Adjuncts to MOUD - Dr. Sarah Spencer - 01.04.24.mp4-Psychosocial Adjuncts to MOUD

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The talk discusses the need for non-traditional ways of accessing psychosocial support for patients, due to a shortage of behavioral health professionals and patient barriers to one-on-one therapy. The speaker emphasizes that medication access for opioid use disorder should not be dependent on receiving behavioral health support. While counseling can help address underlying conditions and improve quality of life, it is not necessary to achieve the most important benefits of medication. The speaker also highlights the importance of treating comorbid mental health issues alongside substance use disorder, as untreated conditions can trigger relapse. Various evidence-based supports, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, community reinforcement approach, and therapy for families, are mentioned as effective interventions. Other resources like peer support, contingency management, motivational interviewing, cultural supports, and virtual meetings are also discussed. The speaker emphasizes the need for non-narcotic treatments and scheduling innovations, like integrated care group visits, to provide comprehensive and accessible care.

Keywords

psychosocial support

medication access

comorbid mental health

evidence-based supports

non-narcotic treatments

integrated care group visits