Schools and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

CME available. Dr. Nathan Schlicher talks ith Becky Maffei, school counselor at Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, WA. Becky provides an overview of current school-based efforts in education, prevention, and treatment of WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Podcast Webpage opioid use disorders, as well as outlining strategies to support youth, collaborate with families, and strengthen community partnerships for effective OUD intervention.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the current work around education, prevention, and treatment by the school systems related to opioid use disorders and addiction.
• Apply strategies to support the youth relative to drug prevention and treatment of OUD.
• Start collaborating with schools and families in relation to treatment of OUD.

Episode 20 of the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe prescribing podcast. For a video version, visit the WSMA website.

Release date: March 3, 2025

Expiration date: March 2, 2028

Resources:

Schools and Opioid Use Disorder Presentation

Schools and Opioid Use Disorder Presentation

Safe Medication Return

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