***Please note that if you are not an IAFP member, you cannot join the IAFP network and do not need a login to complete this module or claim CME credit.***

Video recording: https://youtu.be/ltiHr1KWsik 
Recorded: 09/30/2026
CME credit expires: 10/01/2027

Presented by: Jeff Ripperda, MD, Family Physician, Co-Founder of Shawnee Health's Substance Use Disorder Program

Learning Objectives: (1) Identify patients who are potential candidates for discontinuation of medication for addiction treatment. (2) Identify a potential medication protocol for cessation of medication for addiction treatment.

Accreditation: The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: The AAFP has reviewed Using Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine as a Means to Discontinue Medication for Addiction Treatment of Opiate Use Disorder and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 10/02/2026 to 10/01/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This CME activity fulfills both the Illinois state and federal requirements for physicians related to safe opioid prescribing.