RSV 2023 Session: Evidence-Based Treatment of OUD in the Era of Fentanyl (Day 1)

Presenter(s):

• Stacey C. Sigmon, PhD, Professor, UVM Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Science; Director, UVM Center on Rural Addiction

Session Description:

• This presentation provided an overview of the (1) current U.S. prevalence of opioid abuse and OUD and their societal consequences, (2) impacts of the opioid epidemic on rural geographic areas and populations, (3) recent emergence of synthetic opioids (e.g., fentanyl) and xylazine in the U.S. drug supply, and (4) most empirically supported treatment for patients with OUD. We also shared an update on UVM Center on Rural Addiction's (CORA) activities during the past 4 years, as well CORA deliverables that have directly addressed the rising fentanyl and xylazine use in our rural communities.