Methadone: Understanding the Science & the Stigma

Description

Methadone is proven effective in helping people with substance use disorders regain control over their lives. Despite methadone being a well-established medication, people tend to misunderstand it due to misinformation and various stereotypes.
 
Join BrightView’s Mikaela Taylor (State Clinical Director, Ohio) and Dr. Heidi Ginter (State Medical Director, Massachusetts) as they sort out the science from the stigma when it comes to methadone. They will provide their clinical and medical perspectives on this important tool used in medication for addiction treatment (MAT) programs nationwide.
 
Attendees will learn:
 

• The top facts and fiction you need to know about methadone
• Why methadone is misunderstood
• How methadone compares to other medications used in MAT programs
• How to know when methadone is the best option for a patient
• What patients should expect when taking methadone