Opioid abuse and overdose deaths have reached the level of an epidemic in the U.S., including in Wisconsin, and the national,
state and local professional organizations call for increased education on opioid overdose prevention and the treatment of
substance abuse, especially opioid use disorders. Alcohol use disorders remain a significant public health problem. New
emerging drugs add to the burden caused by substance use disorders locally and nationally. Clinicians and others professionals
involved in improving the care of individuals with substance use disorders need to be aware of the new trends in the field in
order to implement effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.

Accreditation Statement::
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The Medical College of Wisconsin and The Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine. The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 15.75 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.