Moving the Needle

Empowering Providers With Simple, Life-Saving Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Recovery

There is little doubt that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) approaches are effective in for SUD in general, and opioid use disorder (OUD) in particular. But the evidence-based, MAT utilization lags.

Learn with Cenikor

Join us for a webinar on October 8th

Did you know: any clinician with a current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority can now prescribe buprenorphine, the most effective, FDA-approved treatment for opioid use disorder? And the maximum number of consumers with substance use disorder (SUD) who can be treated by a provider has increased.

However, a year after the changes in regulation to expand access to life-saving medications, there has not been a meaningful increase in buprenorphine use.

Learning Objectives

Reviewthe dangers of synthetic opioids and their impact on overdose rates.

Define opioid use disorder and describe its symptoms, causes, and risk factors.

Discuss various treatment approaches, including MAT, behavioral therapies, and counseling.

Dive into the stigma surrounding opioid addiction, how it can hinder treatment and recovery, and how clinicians can play a part in expanding access to treatment.

Speakers

Eric Ketcham, MD

Regional Medical Director, Cenikor Foundation

Dr. Ketcham has worked to pass the “Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment” (MAT) Act and provide expertise, including the financial impact analysis for the US Congressional Budget Office (US CBO) to facilitate passage of the Easy MAT Act in 2020. He has been interviewed for multiple media outlets, including NBC Universal (for CNBC), the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio (NPR), and multiple times for local and state-wide radio, television, and newspapers in New Mexico.

Dr. Ketcham joined Cenikor in the fall of 2021 and is excited to be providing medical direction to the Farmington program.

Sara Buckler - AVP, Marketing and Business Development

Sara Buckler, MHA

Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Cenikor Foundation

Sara has a comprehensive understanding of the clinical and administrative side of healthcare. This diverse educational foundation, combined with extensive sales and marketing experience, allows Sara to lead efforts that connect more people and families to the care necessary and demonstrate her commitment to our mission.

Sara’s previous experience plays a key role in creating marketing strategies, building community partnerships, and driving outreach efforts that enhance the organization’s goals. She is passionate about creating lasting and positive change. Sara is committed to improving access to behavioral health services and advocating for the well-being of individuals and their families.

Sara has a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Grand Canyon University, along with an Associate’s in Mental Health Counseling from Tarrant County Community College. She also obtained a Certificate of Completion in Mental Health Social Work from Tarrant County Community College.