The MAR DL Program is approved for 35 hours and includes the 6 courses below:

The Science of Addiction
This course is based upon a publication Drugs, Brain and Behavior: The Science of Addiction (NIDA/NIH, 2007) which outlines recent research and scientific evidence about the nature of addiction, prevention, treatment and recovery.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder  ** (Please note that there are no pre-tests for this course) **
This course is based upon TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (SAMHSA)

Recovery Oriented Methadone Maintenance
This course is based upon the publication Recovery Oriented Methadone Maintenance (White and Mojer-Torres , 2009)

The Anti Medication Bias
This course is based upon the publication Methadone and the Anti Medication Bias (White and Coons, 2009)

An Introduction to Alcohol Pharmacotherapy
This course is based upon the publication TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies into Medical Practice (SAMHSA, 2009)

Detoxification
This course is based upon the publication TIP 45: Detoxification in Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA, 2006)

MHAI

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   Fax completed answer sheets to 203.621.3111

Email completed answer sheets to s2s@ctcertboard.org

Resources

• ATTC Evidence Based Opiate Treatment
• ATTC Medications 2011
• FAVOR Recovery Bill of Rights
• Legal Action Center MAT Report
• MAT Patient Rights-SAMHSA 
• NA-MAT William White
• NIA MAT Treatment Toolkit
• NIDA Principles of Drug Treatment
• Recovery Oriented Methadone Maintenance
• The Anti Medication Bias

The Science 2 Service MAR DL Program is based upon the following free public domain resources:

• Drugs, Brain and Behavior: The Science of Addiction (NIDA/NIH, 2007)
• TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (SAMHSA) 
  
• Recovery Oriented Methadone Maintenance (William White, MA and Lisa Mojer-Torres, JD)
  
• The Anti Medication Bias (White and Coons, 2009)
  
• TIP 49: Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapy into Medical Practice  (SAMHSA/CSAT, 2009)
  
• TIP 45: Detoxification  (SAMHSA, 2006)
  

MAR INTENSIVE

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) of substance use disorders presents a unique clinical challenge that requires MAT-specific skills and training. As new medications become available and more individuals consider pharmacotherapy treatment options, it will be increasingly important to have behavioral health professionals skilled and knowledgeable of MAT treatment options, clinical challenges and the recovery support needs for this unique group of people served.

To help increase awareness of MAT treatment options and to support the dissemination of accurate, research & science-based information, the Connecticut Certification Board has developed a comprehensive learning program based upon the most recent trends in the field of pharmacotherapy of opioid and alcohol dependence. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic pharmacology, recovery supports, clinical and practice issues related to the treatment of addictive disorders using pharmacotherapy as part of a comprehensive recovery plan that includes clinical services, recovery supports and other essential aspects of this important emerging area of addiction recovery.

The Science 2 Service MAR Distance Learning Program is a self-paced learning program that was developed using science-based materials within the public domain such as TIPs, TAPs, research reports and training manuals. The program allows participants to earn approved training hours that can be applied toward initial certification or recertification while reading high quality science-based content. The program is approved for 35 hours. 

Click HERE for more information about Medication Assisted Recovery Learning Program.

Click HERE for an article on Medication Assisted Recovery (Counselor Magazine, April 2010).

Medication Assisted Recovery