The confidence to Thrive Flexible learning for real-world care
Opioid dependence is a serious, chronic, relapsing disease that can have a profound effect on a person’s daily life and be a huge burden on their families and society at large.1 Opioid dependence is often associated with social stigma and exclusion which may discourage people from accessing treatment.1 Healthcare professionals and keyworkers play a vital role in a patient’s treatment journey, so it’s important to have access to insightful and practical education that places the patient and clinical experience at its heart.
Thrive is an educational programme dedicated to supporting individuals involved in providing opioid dependence treatment.
Delivering care for opioid dependent patients can be clinically complex and emotionally challenging. Thrive provides educational content that is relevant and credible. Guided by real-world clinical experience and best practice, it allows you to take control of your learning and build confidence through understanding.
Thrive is your hub for opioid dependence education
Camurus Thrive is an evolving educational programme suitable for anyone who is directly involved in delivering opioid dependence treatment or may have influence over the provision of care:
Thrive is designed to easily integrate into your working life:
Engaging and interactive modules, which can be completed at your own pace. Stop and return to content when it's convenient, with learning that fits around your schedule
Robust content developed in partnership with Camurus Nurse Advisors who have expertise in opioid dependence
Practical insights and real-world case studies to help you build confidence in day-to-day interactions
A variety of content for learners with different levels of expertise
Complete the assessments within the modules and receive a certificate of completion to add to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Please note, this is not a CPD-accredited programme.
Thrive provides modular learning that helps you build your knowledge at your own pace
Through flexible, modular content, Thrive allows you to focus on the areas that matter to you and your patients, helping you prioritise your learning and navigate your own journey.
Current learning modules cover a range of content suitable for anyone who supports patients with opioid dependence, from understanding the fundamentals of addiction to treatment options and long-term care planning.
New modules and content will continue to be added over time – bookmark this page to stay up to date with new learning modules.
What are addiction and dependence?
An understanding of the neurobiological foundations of addiction is important to the work of anyone involved in the treatment or support of patients with opioid dependence. This module will help you develop a confident understanding of addiction and dependence, so that you can recognise the risks and signs, improve diagnosis and treatment, and deliver care in the compassionate manner that people deserve.
In this module we cover:
- The key terminology that defines addiction and dependence
- An overview of current diagnostic categories
- The neurobiological foundations of addiction and dependence
- The defining characteristics of commonly used addictive substances
- Risk factors for substance dependence
- The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on addiction prevalence and outcomes
Reviewing opioid dependence
This module will help you better understand the characteristics of opioids and opioid dependence and the factors that contribute to it. It also outlines different treatment strategies, as well as examining the challenges faced by patients living with opioid dependence.
In this module we cover:
- Demographic trends of individuals receiving treatment for opioid dependence
- The definition of ‘opioids’ and the characteristics of opioid dependence
- Key factors contributing to opioid dependence, including biological, environmental, and psychosocial influences
- Different treatment strategies for opioid dependence and the role of patient choice in medication selection
- Challenges faced by individuals in treatment and strategies to overcome these barriers
- The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on addiction prevalence and outcomes
Understanding opioid dependence treatments
Working with patients to find the most appropriate treatment can make a difference to the wellbeing and recovery of people with opioid dependence. This module will build your understanding of opioid dependence treatment and other therapeutic strategies, helping you to support patients to make informed choices so that they can access the most appropriate treatment for their individual needs.
In this module we cover:
- The current treatment landscape for opioid dependence, including treatments suited to different stages of recovery
- Principles behind opioid dependence treatment and other therapeutic strategies
- The role of methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and naloxone
- Pharmacological and psychosocial considerations for the choice of opioid dependence treatment and the barriers, concerns, and other factors affecting patient choice
Care planning and psychosocial interventions for people with substance dependence
Care planning is a fundamental component of effective treatment for substance use and dependence. This module will help you build essential knowledge around care planning and psychosocial interventions, providing practical insights and helping you to confidently engage patients in care-planning conversations.
In this module we cover:
- The key elements of the care-planning process in substance dependence
- Psychosocial interventions used in the care-planning process
- The UK guidelines on clinical management of substance misuse and dependence and how they inform best practice in care planning and psychosocial interventions
- Best practices, case studies, and clinical scenarios
What’s new on Thrive?
Thrive content will evolve as new modules are added over time. Register here to receive updates when new modules become available.
