Days & Times
11 a.m. PDT/Noon MDT/1 p.m. CDT/2 p.m. EDT
Session is 90 minutes.
Course Location
Online
This presentation will examine the role of testing in monitoring adherence to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). It will explore various testing methods, including urine drug screens and breathalyzers, while addressing their benefits and limitations. The session will also discuss the importance of testing for medication levels to ensure proper dosing and detect potential diversion or misuse. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for utilizing testing as a tool for compliance while fostering a recovery-oriented approach within the justice system.
During this course, you will learn to:
- 1. Identify the different types of testing used to monitor adherence to MOUD.
- 2. Recognize the limitations and challenges associated with various testing methods.
- 3. Understand the role of testing for medication levels in ensuring appropriate treatment and detecting potential misuse.
Faculty
Amy Miles is the Director of the Forensic Toxicology Program at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), where she manages the program and provides expert testimony and consultation on drug-impaired driving cases nationwide. A recognized leader in forensic toxicology, she has trained Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) since 2004 and has received awards for her contributions to the field. Amy is a faculty member of the Robert F. Borkenstein Course and the Illinois Judicial Conference Committee on Education. She serves on multiple professional committees, including as Chair of the SOFT/AAFS Drugs and Driving Committee and past President of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists. An accomplished speaker, she has presented nationally on oral fluid testing, drugs, and human performance, earning multiple “Speaker of the Year” awards from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.
This presentation will examine the role of testing in monitoring adherence to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). It will explore various testing methods, including urine drug screens and breathalyzers, while addressing their benefits and limitations. The session will also discuss the importance of testing for medication levels to ensure proper dosing and detect potential diversion or misuse. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for utilizing testing as a tool for compliance while fostering a recovery-oriented approach within the justice system.