Methadone Then, Methadone Now

This webinar will focus on Methadone Treatment as in a historical background beginning in the mid-1960’s through 2021 and discuss how a Methadone Treatment program in Cincinnati has dealt with the many changes in treatment. It will review the changing of treatment from using methadone as a medication replacement therapy to part of a bigger treatment that includes specialized medication, individual counseling, and group therapy. With more potent opioids compared to the early years, it has become a challenge for Opioid Treatment Programs to maintain replacement strong enough to help individuals from becoming a statistic of overdose and possibly death. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Review and examine changes in opioid treatment during the past 57 years. Discuss the relevance and roles of modern day treatment facilities. Discuss the need for new best practices. PRESENTER John S. Silvani, RN, CARN, CAS, LCDCII, FIAAN Executive Director, Sponsor and Chief Operations Officer Pax Treatment Centers, LLC Middletown, Ohio NURSING CEs This webinar is not eligible for Nursing CE