Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1 Opioid Credits
Objectives:
1. Following this presentation, participants will be familiar with the common dosage forms of low dose naltrexone,
and their applications.
2. Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify patients who may benefit from Low Dose
Naltrexone.
3. Following this presentation, participants will know appropriate dosing for Low Dose Naltrexone.
The Maine Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. The Maine Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. This session also counts towards DEA opioid prescribing education requirements and Maine state opioid prescribing education requirements for physicians.
MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.
| Low Dose Naltrexon Slides (2.11 MB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Brian Kaufman, DO FACP FASAM is the President of the Maine Osteopathic Association. He holds board certification in: Internal medicine, pain medicine, Neuro-musculoskeletal medicine, and addiction medicine. He currently practices pain management and addiction medicine in New Hampshire but resides in Kennebunk and practiced in Maine for 13 years.
Dr. Kaufman has no actual or potential conflict of interest, financial relationship/arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.
Drew Gray has worked in Maine pharmacies for over 18 years. He began his career in retail pharmacy at age 19 and has since worked in multiple fields including long-term care, hospital, and specialty pharmacy. In addition to daily pharmacist tasks, he oversees the compounding laboratory at Coastal Pharmacy and Wellness. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2009. Upon graduation, he moved back to his home state of Maine, where he thoroughly enjoys the Maine way of life. “Providing honest and friendly patient care has been the mainstay of my pharmacy career. There’s nothing more rewarding than establishing a relationship with a patient and being able to have a positive impact on their health and life”. In 2021 Drew completed extensive continuing education specific to Low Dose Naltrexone and
passed the LDN Research Trust masterclass exam. He is one of only 19 certified LDN specialists worldwide, and the only certified pharmacist in New England. He is passionate about educating patients and prescribers about the benefits of this underutilized medication. In addition to his work, Drew enjoys sailing, paddleboard racing, and woodworking.
Disclosures-- Works for Coastal Pharmacy, which compounds LDN. Off-label uses: LDN doesn't have any labeled indications. I plan to discuss usage in many conditions that are mediated by inflammation. Ex: Pain, Dermatology, Rheumatology, GI.
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