Sponsor: UR Medicine Recovery Centr of Excellence This 35-minute self-paced module focuses on how primary care providers can navigate the changing landscape of opioid use disorder in relation to synthetic opioids. The module discusses synthetic overdose in relation to fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, as well as the dangers of xylazine. It provides treatment recommendations for patients who use synthetic opioids and overdose prevention strategies. For more information and to access click here
8-hour training for new or renewing DEA licenses
A new law soon goes into effect that requires new or renewing DEA licensees, as of June 27, 2023, to have completed a total of at least eight hours of training on opioid or other substance use disorders and the appropriate treatment of pain. Dr Yngvild Olsen, director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, joins us to discuss the requirements going into effect, what should… Read more »
Contingency Management Provider Training
Sponsor: UVM Center on Rural Addiction To receive CME credit for this video, please complete the interactive version within the UVM CME portal. For instructions on how to complete this process, please visit: https://go.uvm.edu/cmhowto Use of cocaine and methamphetamine is rising across the country resulting in a wave of overdose deaths that is truly alarming. The ability to help people with issues around cocaine and stimulant use is hampered by the limited number of treatments… Read more »
NASW-NYS: Adolescents and Addiction: Trends, Treatment Approaches, and Developmental Considerations
Sponsor: Social Worker Online CE Institute Self-study Adolescence is a time of constant and significant change. In fact, most people will never experience a more dramatic change than when in their adolescence. So, what’s changing? Everything! Adolescents are simultaneously experiencing biological, psychological, social, and role changes, meaning that their bodies, brains, emotions, relationships, and everything in between are in a state of flux and growth. Substance use during adolescence further complicates – and even disrupts… Read more »
Medication Assisted Treatment: The Stigma, Treatment Availability, Barriers & Strategies – Presented by the NASW New Jersey Chapter
Sponsor: Social Worker Online CE Institute Self-study The number of patients presenting with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) more specifically Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) is increasing across settings. Social workers can use existing skills to diagnose, treat and collaborate with other healthcare providers to increase access to evidence-based treatment modalities such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Faculty: Anna Murawska, MSW, LCSW, LCADC Anna Murawska, MSW, LCSW, LCADC graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor of Arts degree… Read more »
Words Matter – Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction: A CME/CE Activity
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse self-paced activity with CME/CE released July 15, 2021; Expiration date for CME/CE – September 15, 2023 This CME/CE activity informs clinicians on how they can show leadership in how language can destigmatize the disease of addiction. It is focused on using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction. Target Audience This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists,… Read more »
Myth-Busting HCV Treatment: Demystifying HCV Treatment in At-Risk Populations
Sponsor: New England AIDS Education and Training Center Recorded on January 11, 2022 Part 3 of the “Myth-Busting HCV Treatment Series” explored the advances in the treatment of HCV to the clinical management of PWID and SUD and various monitoring strategies that can be used during HCV treatment and follow-up for hard-to-reach populations. Speaker: Marguerite Beiser, NP, Director of HCV Services, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Topics: Harm Reduction/Safe Injection Hepatitis C Substance use… Read more »
A Primer on Stimulant Use Disorder: A Growing Concern
On-demand, self-paced Release date: December 1, 2021 The contact hours for this session expire: January 31, 2023 Sponsor: Opioid Response Network in collaboration with the American Psychiatric Nurses Association This presentation will explore stimulant use disorders in the adult population. The neuroscience changes as a result of a SUD will be explored along with the signs and symptoms that often present with the diagnosis and potential treatment options. Presenter: Laura G Leahy, DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP,… Read more »
Substance-Exposed Pregnancies: What to Know As They Grow
On-Demand Sponsor: Opioid Response Network in collaboration with the American Psychiatric Nurses Association This presentation will explore how substance use during pregnancy impacts the maternal/fetal development and increases the neurological vulnerabilities of the neonate. The unique challenges and opportunities of providing care to a substance-exposed pregnancy will be explored. The importance of screening procedures will be discussed and how the information obtained during the screening influences the treatment plan. Presenter: Kathleen Schachman, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FIAAN… Read more »
Improving Clinical Practice with Patients who have Stimulant Use Disorder (StUD): Performance in Practice (PIP) and Self-Assessment (SA) Activity
Sponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry On-Demand training expiring on Nov. 15, 2024 Target Audience: This activity is designed to improve the competence, performance, and patient outcomes of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals. Learners will determine individual practice gaps and address them through a performance improvement plan. Learners will assess and evaluate performance techniques used in their practices. Our goal: The overall objective of this activity is to guide you through… Read more »