An increasing number of Americans are turning to kratom for self-management of various pain, anxiety and mood states; and for those with OUD, as an opioid substitute. With use of this botanical on the rise, it is pertinent for clinicians to stay up to date with the latest regarding best practices surrounding this agent and management. In this webinar, we plan to briefly cover such updates but with a main focus on providing guidance on treatment of patients with such co-morbidity. Here we will present all available information on management of kratom addiction from the literature (systematic review of all cases involving psychopharmacological management) as well as the results of a survey of addiction experts’ practice patterns, which we conducted at the national level. Part of this webinar will also serve as an open forum for attendees to ask about and discuss challenging cases and experiences.

Physicians, nurse practitioners or other advanced practice nurses, PAs, social workers, dentists, pharmacists and healthcare teams.

Cornel N. Stanciu, MD, MRO, FAPA, FASAM, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital; Thomas M. Penders, MS, MD, Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, Attending Psychiatrist at Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, Nursing Contact Hours, AAPA Category 1 CME credit, SW CE credit, Dental CE credit, Pharmacy CE credit, and Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit.

Interpersonal Skills and Communication
Medical Knowledge
Systems-based practice

Review the current state of knowledge surrounding Kratom and its impact on patients with addictive disorders
Cite the clinical evidence from literature and our survey of national addiction experts in managing Kratom use
Discuss challenges and approaches to best manage this comorbidity

In order to receive maximum credit, learners must:

1. Review the materials provided.
2. Complete knowledge-based assessment questions to assess both prior knowledge and knowledge change following the activity
3. Complete an evaluation to assess satisfaction and plans for individual and/or team practice change.
4. Follow instructions at the end of the course regarding how to retrieve a certificate.*

*Credit will not be awarded unless all components of the program are completed. Partial credit will not be awarded.