A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM will recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and identify appropriate candidates for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. He will also list at least 2 medications utilized in outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 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, 9/16/2026 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, FACP, will describe core principles of trauma-informed care and apply them to the assessment and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders across clinical settings. She will also identify practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce re-traumatization, enhance patient engagement, and support recovery-oriented care for people with SUD. The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 9/22/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Nancy Regan-Brooks, MSN, FNP, CNM, CARN-AP, will describe current trends and prevalence of kratom use in the U.S, including the impact of substance use on consent, and identify symptoms of kratom withdrawal. She will also determine interventions for the management of kratom use. 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, 10/7/2026 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Kristin Wason, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CARN, will identify stigmatizing or biasing language in the medical record and explain how it can perpetuate clinical error, inequitable care, and negative clinician attitudes, and apply person-centered documentation strategies that communicate relevant information while minimizing bias. She will also use practical communication and de-escalation techniques to improve therapeutic relationships and reduce conflict during challenging encounter. 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, 10/21/2026 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Gabrielle Simons, MS, RDN, LDN, CARN, will help you understand the relationship between SUD and nutrition, and obtain clinical skills for addressing nutritional deficits in conjunction with SUD 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, 11/4/2026 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: 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Megan Hudson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, will improve interdisciplinary assessment and care coordination for patients presenting with psychosis in the context of substance use, and differentiate substance-induced psychosis from primary psychotic disorders using clinical history, symptom characteristics, and the temporal relationship between substance use and psychotic symptoms. She will also apply evidence-informed approaches to assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up for patients with co-occurring psychosis and substance use disorders. 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, 12/2/2026 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Judith Austin, PMHNP, CARN-AP, will strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions among people with co-occurring substance use disorders, and identify common psychiatric disorders and clinical presentations encountered in people with substance use disorders. She will also apply evidence-informed principles for initiating, monitoring, and educating patients about commonly prescribed psychiatric medications in the context of substance use disorders. 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, 12/16/2026 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Robert Lowe, MD, will improve interdisciplinary coordination in the identification and management of alcohol-related liver disease among patients with alcohol use disorder and recognize key risk factors, clinical features, and stages of alcohol-related liver disease relevant to addiction treatment settings. He will also apply evidence-informed strategies for screening, assessment, treatment, and referral for patients with alcohol-related liver disease. 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, 1/6/2027 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Julia Calandra, PharmD, BCACP, will develop interdisciplinary models of low-barrier hepatitis C care that improve coordination between addiction treatment, medical, and harm reduction services and describe principles of low-barrier, person-centered hepatitis C care and their role in reducing disparities among people who use substances. She will also apply practical strategies for integrating hepatitis C screening and treatment into addiction medicine and harm reduction settings, including models such as group 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, 1/20/2027 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. |
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