There are an estimated 1 million people meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV criteria for prescription opioid dependence according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and an additional 1 million people addicted to heroin according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

This CME will discuss buprenorphine diversion and misuse and teach office-based opioid addiction practices aimed at decreasing and preventing buprenorphine diversion and misuse.