Medication Assisted Treatment for Addiction Disorders

Thursday, June 1, 2023

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Location: Octavius 7-10

Many persons being treated for a mental health disorder may also be receiving medication assisted treatment (MAT) for a substance use disorder (SUD). This session will highlight a number of issues mental health practitioners should understand about MAT approaches to SUD treatment, including such how to deal with withdrawal, what to do in emergencies, and how to address urgent requests.

Speaker(s)

Arwen Podesta, MD

Psychiatrist
Podesta Wellness
Tulane University Psychiatry Department
New Orleans, Louisiana

Moderator(s)

Steven R. Chan, MD, MBA

Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated)
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
Stanford University School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington