Medication Assisted Treatment: A Guide for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacist Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain what MAT means and what its implementation looks like

2. Identify the different medications used as part of MAT and benefits and limitations of each

3. Describe their role as part of informed and shared decision-making group in patient care

Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain what MAT means and what its implementation looks like

2. Describe what medications are used in MAT

3. Describe the role of multi-disciplinary healthcare providers in MAT

While pharmacists dispense medication to patients with substance abuse, they don’t know how treatment is initiated, how long it lasts, and how the dose of medication is titrated.In this CE, substance abuse disorder will be discussed, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) will be explained as well as the medications used in MAT. Included are the research of both empirical and anecdotal medications and alternative medication, such as cannabis and psychedelic drugs added to the MAT regimen. The roles of pharmacy personnel as part of a collaborative team in treatment of substance abuse will also be identified.