Facilitator:

Brenda Schell

Panelists:

Erin Ryser

Brie Wagner

Chris Ray

Presentation Description: This session will be comprised of a panel of individuals who will each share their experiences regarding the use of medication to assist in treating their substance use disorder (SUD).

Objectives:

• Describe the importance of medications in panelists’ treatment and recovery
• Openly discuss the stigma associated with medication assisted treatment
• Explain how the medication has improved recovery outcomes
• Answer questions regarding medication-assisted treatment and its role in the recovery process