At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to: 
Pharmacists

• Define the concepts of SUD, OUD, dependence, addiction.
• Describe the neurobiology of SUD and OUD.
• Describe screening tools to identify patients at risk for SUD.
• Identify the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management available for SUD, particularly alcohol and OUD.
• Discuss the evidence-based treatment options for substance use disorder, alcohol and OUD.
• Identify common barriers to the access to medications.
• Discuss the pharmacist’s role for increasing access to treatment for OUD patients seeking care.
• Recognize the role of pharmacy in the prevention and management of SUD particularly OUD and alcohol.

Pharmacist Technician 
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Define the concepts of SUD, OUD, dependence, addiction.
• Identify screening tools to identify patients at risk for SUD.
• Identify the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management available for SUD, particularly alcohol OUD.
• Identify common barriers to access medications.
• Identify strategies to reduce barriers to access medications in the community.
• Recognize the role of pharmacy in the prevention and management of SUD particularly OUD and alcohol.