A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Journal Club
A session open to individuals working in the field of addiction where we discuss an evidence-based article with implications for substance use disorder practice. This month, we will discussing "State-level racial and ethnic disparities in buprenorphine treatment duration in the United States" by Dong, H., Stringfellow, E. J., & Jalali, M. S.
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Tuesday, 2/11/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceIndividuals working in the field of addiction medicine. |
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, 2/13/2025 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: Harm Reduction
This training explores sexual health-related risks associated with substance use disorder (SUD). We will focus on the impact of survival sex and sex work on the well-being of persons, including strategies to reduce violence and infections in this population. The training will review pharmacological interventions for HIV prevention, including nPEP, PrEP, and the concept of U=U. Participants will be able to define sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing strategies for the SUD provider and treatment considerations for patients on medication for addiction treatment.
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Thursday, 2/13/2025 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceThe entire multidisciplinary team providing treatment for substance use disorders in an office-based setting as well as anyone in a clinical or non-clinical position that is interested in learning about harm reduction. |
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 2/13/2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: Harm Reduction
This training reviews strategies for reducing harm from inhaled and intranasal use of illicit substances. It will discuss strategies for reducing communicable infections and preventing skin and soft tissue infections and lung damage. We will also review the risks associated with open flame and adulterated substances.
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Tuesday, 2/18/2025 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceThe entire multidisciplinary team providing treatment for substance use disorders in an office-based setting as well as anyone in a clinical or non-clinical position that is interested in learning about harm reduction. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Gabriel Quaglia and Jill Shanahan will present a didactic on acknowledging grief in our work as addiction care providers. 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. All disciplines are welcome.
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Wednesday, 2/19/2025 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: 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, 2/20/2025 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: Buprenorphine
This training presents a range of evidence-based strategies for initiating buprenorphine treatment within ambulatory care practices. Special attention is directed towards effective measures supporting the transition of patients using illicitly manufactured fentanyl onto prescribed buprenorphine.
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Thursday, 2/20/2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 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: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction and stimulant-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 2/20/2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: Alcohol
This training is designed to provide an introductory overview of alcohol use disorders. We will explore the latest epidemiological data, with a focus on the prevalence and trends of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in the United States. Diagnostic criteria and screening tools to assess for alcohol use disorders will be discussed. Additionally, we will examine evidence-based interventions to treat alcohol use disorders and support individuals in their recovery.
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Friday, 2/21/2025 10:00 am – 11:00 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 AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
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