Substance Related and Addictive Disorders-Module 7 Opioid Related Disorders

May 5, 2026

Attendees receive an overview of DSM-5-TR criteria and diagnostic information specific to Opioid-Related Disorders. In addition, the course teaches the alterations that substance use may make to important brain areas needed for life-sustaining functions. This training will enhance the knowledge of its participants by recognizing the connections between opioid use and impacts on biopsychosocial functioning. It will also provide diagnostic criteria and available treatment options available for opioid-related disorders.

If you need ADA Accommodations, please email us with the name and date of the training at least 3 weeks in advance at: [email protected].   

Target Audience

Licensed behavioral health professionals including, but not limited to, social workers, graduate-level counselors, therapists, and substance use professionals. Licensed health care professionals including, but not limited to, nurses.

Practice Level: Beginner and/or Intermediate.

Learning Objectives

  • State the difference between opiates and opioids
  • Describe effects of heroin and prescription opioids
  • Identify 2 screening tools available to identify risk for opiates abuse
  • Recognize 3 risk factors for opioids misuse and overdose
  • Identify two evidenced based treatments
 
Course summary
Available credit (Listed in Hours): 
  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
Course opens: 
03/15/2026
Course expires: 
05/19/2026
Event starts: 
05/05/2026 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
05/05/2026 - 10:30am CDT
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  • Course Content.
  • Course Evaluation.

 

 

Online
United States

Adriana Peralta, MSW, LCSW, LPN

No continuing education available for this event.

 

 

Available Credit (Listed in Hours)

  • 1.50 Attendance/Participation
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