This session will provide an overview of opiate addiction, and the role of medication assisted treatments (MATs). The presenters will review recent research on effective treatment strategies for opioid addiction, with particular emphasis on adolescents. They will compare common myths and misconceptions about MATs. They will also review a specific tribal program model and their cultural approaches to MATs.
Media Type: PDF Presentation
Issue Area: Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Medication Assisted Treatment Opioid Misuse Treatment
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Presenter Name:
Dr. Anjali Nandi, Consultant, National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College, Ashley Azure, Peer Recovery Specialist, Spotted Bull Resource Recovery Center
Resource Date of Presentation:
September 19, 2024
