Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder

AMA Update

When is fentanyl awareness day? Is fentanyl an opioid? What is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder? Fentanyl poisoning: What is fentanyl in? Our guest is Stephen Taylor, MD, MPH, president-elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 💪 Get involved in the fight to end the overdose epidemic: https://end-overdose-epidemic.org/ 🧰 Access the Opioid Risk Tool PDF: https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/opioidrisktool.pdf 🩹 Essentials of Good Pain Care - A Team-Based Approach - Safely Manage Acute and Chronic Pain: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702759 💊 Using Opioids Safely - Practical Guidance for Pain Management: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/science-medicine-public-health/interactive/17579512 💻 Looking for more opioid CME credit? AMA EdHub login: https://bit.ly/AMAEdHub 📋 American Society of Addition Medicine opioid use disorder treatment guidelines available: https://www.asam.org/quality-care/clinical-guidelines 🗞️ The Journal of Addiction Medicine: https://www.asam.org/publications-resources/the-journal-of-addiction-medicine 🧠 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources and mental health services available at: https://findtreatment.gov/ 📞 Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew