Past events

High-Intensity Drinking: The Rising Threat of a Dangerous Trend

Friday, 8/16/24, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

High-intensity drinking (HID), defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as consuming alcohol at levels that are 2-3x more than the gender-specific binge drinking thresholds, is an emerging and dangerous public health concern. This training will provide an overview of what constitutes high-intensity drinking, as well as current epidemiology and the risks of HID consumption patterns. Risk factors associated with high-intensity drinking will be explored, including age, peer influence, and environment. This session will also provide practical, evidence-based strategies to promote healthier alcohol consumption patterns to reduce high-intensity drinking.

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Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Friday, 8/23/24, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

Many individuals experiencing mild alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be safely and successfully managed in the outpatient setting, allowing less interruption to one’s professional, family, and social obligations. This training will provide an overview of alcohol withdrawal assessment and management in an outpatient setting. Participants will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and appropriate candidates for outpatient withdrawal management. Validated tools to assess alcohol withdrawal will be reviewed and evidence-based medication management for outpatient alcohol withdrawal will be discussed.

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Enhancing Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Treatment with Medications for AUD (MAUD)

Friday, 9/6/24, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

This comprehensive training is tailored for healthcare providers managing alcohol use disorder (AUD), with an emphasis on optimizing patient care through effective use of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD). Participants will gain knowledge of the 3 FDA-approved medications for AUD—naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram—including their mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety profiles. The training will also cover the clinical indications and contraindications of each medication to ensure appropriate use. Best practices for administering extended-release naltrexone injections will also be covered. Additionally, participants will develop skills necessary to create individualized treatment plans that integrate MAUD to enhance recovery outcomes, addressing patient-specific needs and improving adherence.

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Public Health Strategies to Prevent Excessive Alcohol Consumption and Related Harms

Friday, 9/13/24, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

This training will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of public health strategies to prevent excessive alcohol use, focusing on environmental, community, and policy-based interventions. Participants will explore how increased alcohol outlet density impacts a community, highlighting the correlation between higher density and elevated levels of alcohol-related harm. Additionally, we will learn about key policy approaches to limit alcohol access, such as restricting hours of sale and limiting days of sale. The training will also delve into how increased taxation can effectively reduce alcohol consumption by making it less affordable.

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