A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Kratom
This training aims to increase learners’ understanding of kratom prevalence, misuse patterns, and clinical management. The activity provides evidence-based content that enables healthcare providers to accurately characterize kratom use, recognize signs and symptoms of kratom intoxication and withdrawal, and understand associated health risks. Improved knowledge is expected to reduce under-recognition of kratom-related concerns and promote more informed, consistent, and patient-centered care across interprofessional practice settings.
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Wednesday, 11/4/2026 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Thursday, 11/5/2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Thursday, 11/12/2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Stimulants
This training provides an introduction to stimulant use disorder, including evidence-informed treatments and interventions.
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Monday, 11/16/2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Kratom
This training aims to increase learners’ understanding of kratom prevalence, misuse patterns, and clinical management. The activity provides evidence-based content that enables healthcare providers to accurately characterize kratom use, recognize signs and symptoms of kratom intoxication and withdrawal, and understand associated health risks. Improved knowledge is expected to reduce under-recognition of kratom-related concerns and promote more informed, consistent, and patient-centered care across interprofessional practice settings.
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Tuesday, 11/17/2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Buprenorphine
This training provides healthcare teams with information on the available extended-release injectable buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorder and how to implement them into clinical practice.
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Tuesday, 11/17/2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudiencePhysicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, recovery coaches, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Michael Lynch, MD, FACMT, will develop interdisciplinary strategies for identifying and responding to emerging drug supply adulterants such as medetomidine across clinical and harm reduction settings, and describe the emerging role of medetomidine in the illicit drug supply, including its pharmacologic effects and associated clinical risks. He will also apply clinical approaches to recognizing and managing suspected medetomidine exposure, including overdose response, withdrawal considerations, and linkage to ongoing care. The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Wednesday, 11/18/2026 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Overdose
This training provides participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to opioid overdoses using a compassionate, person-centered approach. Participants will explore the biological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to overdose risk, learn to identify the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and review evidence-based response strategies. The training will also introduce emerging and innovative overdose prevention approaches that can be incorporated into clinical and community settings to reduce overdose-related harm and improve engagement in care.
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Wednesday, 11/18/2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Thursday, 11/19/2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Alcohol
The holiday season can be challenging and stressful when trying to navigate the pressures associated with this time of year. For many, alcohol consumption significantly increases between Thanksgiving and New Year's for a variety of reasons, including family dynamics, increased social gatherings, holiday traditions, and increased feelings of loneliness, sadness, or isolation. This training will review strategies on how to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption and discuss techniques for how to talk about one’s alcohol use during a particularly stressful time of year.
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Thursday, 11/19/2026 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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