Opioid Programs and Information
As the opioid crisis intensifies around the country, Eastern AHEC is ready to help eastern North Carolina counteract the abuse of opioids and controlled substances with continuing education programs and other relevant sources of information. Our goal is to serve as a resource for both the healthcare field and the community. Our continuing education programs for healthcare professionals across all disciplines are developed with the most recent evidence-based practices to prevent and treat addiction, to help respond to problems as they arise, and to improve the health of our community. Eastern AHEC is also involved with coalitions and local partners addressing this critical issue and continues to look for more ways to do so.
Upcoming Eastern AHEC Programs
The following medical, pharmacy, dental, nursing and mental health programs cover or include opioids, narcotics and/or other controlled substances. Many, though not all, will satisfy the CME requirements in the updated law.
Click on the programs below (or check back later) for details.
Other Programs Across the State
The NC AHEC program has created a statewide opioid resource page, which will feature both in-person and online programs from the nine AHECs across the state and other state-level resources.
Further Reading
In addition to continuing education programs, Eastern AHEC also maintains a frequently updated resource page through our partnership with Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University.
Click here to view Opioid Abuse and Treatment: Free Resources.
Need help finding more research on opioids? Contact librarian Jeff Coghill at 252-744-2066 or coghillj@ecu.edu
