Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence
The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 requires physicians to complete 8 hours of specialized training in order to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid dependence. Organizations authorized by the Federal government to provide training are the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Upcoming Buprenorphine Courses
October 10, 2009 (to be confirmed)
Institute on Psychiatric Services - New York, NY
APA’s online course is currently being updated. It will be available again in the near future.
Full information about federal legislation that guides office-based treatment of opioid dependence, physician qualifications to prescribe the medication, a treatment locator, and other helpful resources can be accessed here.
SAMHSA-sponsored Physician Clinical Support System
FDA’s Center for Evaluation and Research – Information and Questions and Answers about buprenorphine