This section provides education to support safe opioid prescribing and effective management of substance use disorders. These resources are designed to help healthcare providers meet the DEA’s required 8 hours of training while enhancing clinical knowledge, improving patient safety, and supporting evidence-based care. Topics include responsible prescribing practices, pain management, risk mitigation, and identification and treatment of substance use disorders.
Learn about the DEA 8-hour training requirement (MATE Act)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) explains the requirement clearly and is widely used as a reference.
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2026:
Identification & Management of Substance Use Disorders, Sreejaya Veluvali, MD
Chronic Pain 101: Opioid Sparing Strategies, Scott Stayner, MD