CAFP supports family physicians through programs in education, outreach and treatment for patients with substance use disorder.
This 8-hour activity meets the training criteria outlined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to fulfill the requirements of the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Covering key topics such as opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, pain management, medications for opioid use disorder, and reducing stigma, this activity provides practical, evidence-based knowledge to support effective patient care.
CAFP has launched the Family Docs Podcast, beginning with a four-episode series titled Treating Addiction in Primary Care. The Family Docs Podcast will focus on content for family physicians and their care teams that they can put into practice right away.
The Treating Addiction in Primary Care series will highlight four areas to tackle to become more comfortable in beginning Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and start on your way to office based opioid treatment.
New to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)? Do you have questions, or would like a knowledgeable family physician to chat with? Find a MOUD Champion to consult with.
Do you already use Medication for your patients with Opioid Use Disorder? Be a MOUD Champion and share your expertise with peers seeking to build MOUD into their practice.
This program is sponsored by the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) and supported by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Since late 2009, CAFP has worked with 13 other organizations to provide high quality opioid education and provider support via the FDA’s REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy). CO*RE has been instrumental in providing live, online and enduring education, plus tools and resources to more than 750,000 prescribers.
CO*RE developed the education, Pain Management and Opioids: Balancing Risks and Benefits (available in CAFP’s Homeroom), and Striking a Balance: Understanding Pain Management and Opioids: A Case-Based Curriculum, both of which meet the latest FDA Blueprint and CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing and pain management. This education also meets the latest DEA education requirement on substance use disorder and counts towards California CME requirements for pain management and opioid prescribing practices.
Family Physicians can help destigmatize the disease of addiction by using deliberate language. For example, NIDA suggests using MOUD or other terms in place of MAT. Read on to find out why.
