A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This course reviews topics covered in the certification exam for addictions nursing and is intended to support nurses preparing to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam.
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Monday, 3/25/2024 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with experience treating patients with addiction who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
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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Monday, 3/25/2024 6:00 pm – 7:15 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: Family & Social Supports
This training will highlight the importance of family and social support for people with SUD. The importance of evidence-based resources for families will be explained, and concrete and simple changes to current models of addiction treatment to engage the family will be introduced.
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Wednesday, 3/27/2024 8:00 am – 9:00 am 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 AudienceAll medical and non-medical staff seeking to learn about the role of the family in addiction treatment are encouraged to attend. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Vincent Smith, MD, MPH, will present the didactic entitled "Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum 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, 3/27/2024 12:00 pm – 1:15 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 AudienceTeams working in ATS, CSS, TSS, OTP settings. |
Topic: Alcohol
This training focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively recognize, prevent, and respond to alcohol poisoning situations. The primary objective is to educate attendees on the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning, enabling them to identify when an individual requires immediate assistance. The session will explore effective strategies aimed at mitigating the risk of alcohol poisoning, as well as interventions for responding to individuals potentially experiencing alcohol poisoning.
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Friday, 3/29/2024 12:00 pm – 12:30 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 AudiencePrescribers, nurses, social workers, and other clinical and non-clinical staff. |
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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Monday, 4/1/2024 6:00 pm – 7:15 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Justin Alves, MSN, FNP-BC, ACRN, CARN, CNE, will present the didactic entitled "Nuts and Bolts of Contingency Management for Stimulant 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, 4/3/2024 12:00 pm – 1:15 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 AudienceTeams working in ATS, CSS, TSS, OTP settings. |
Topic: Journal Club
A drop-in session open to individuals working in the field of addiction. Includes discussion of an evidence-based article with implications for SUD practice. This month, lead author Marc LaRochelle, MD, MPH, will join us to discuss his article "Change in opioid and buprenorphine prescribers and prescriptions by specialty, 2016-2021," authored by LaRochelle MR, Jones CM, and Zhang K.
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Thursday, 4/4/2024 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceIndividuals working in the field of addiction medicine. |
Topic: Alcohol
During the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021), the number of alcohol-related deaths in the United States increased by nearly 38%. This training will review evolving trends in alcohol consumption patterns since the start of COVID-19, such as home drinking and the increase in online alcohol sales. The underlying reasons behind accelerated alcohol consumption, such as increased stress, social isolation, and blurred work-home boundaries, will also be explored. Additionally, this session will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to promote healthier alcohol consumption patterns.
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Friday, 4/5/2024 12:00 pm – 12:30 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 AudiencePrescribers, nurses, social workers, and other clinical and non-clinical staff. |
Topic: Special Populations
This one-hour course provides foundational knowledge for those working in addiction treatment settings on best practices for creating welcoming spaces in addiction care for transgender & gender diverse (TGD) individuals.
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Monday, 4/8/2024 12:00 pm – 1:00 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, counselors, community health workers, and all others are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
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