A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Infectious Disease and Overdose Prevention
This training covers sexually transmitted infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and respiratory infections.
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Tuesday, 6/10/2025 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceNurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Alcohol
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 "Once-weekly semaglutide in adults with alcohol use disorder: A randomized clinical trial" by Hendershot, C. S., Bremmer, M. P., Paladino, M. B., Kostantinis, G., Gilmore, T. A., Sullivan, N. R., Tow, A. C., Dermody, S. S., Prince, M. A., Jordan, R., McKee, S. A., Fletcher, P. J., Claus, E. D., & Klein, K. R.
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Tuesday, 6/10/2025 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: Xylazine
This training provides knowledge on xylazine, a CNS depressant, linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This describes the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine.
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Wednesday, 6/11/2025 2:00 pm – 3:00 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: 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, 6/12/2025 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, 6/13/2025 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Daniel Rodrigues, LICSW, PMH-C will present a didactic on treating substance use disorder in people experiencing homelessness. 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, 6/18/2025 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: Stimulants
This training provides an introduction to stimulant use disorder, including evidence-informed treatments and interventions.
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Thursday, 6/19/2025 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: 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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Friday, 6/20/2025 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 AudiencePhysicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, recovery coaches, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Ruth Potee, MD, will review the basics of methadone treatment for opioid use disorder and discuss changes in rules and regulations following the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act. 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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Tuesday, 6/24/2025 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: Contingency Management
This training provides a foundational overview of contingency management (CM) as an evidence-based intervention for substance use disorders. Participants will learn to recognize the 7 core principles of CM, identify at least two effective implementation strategies, and understand the critical role of monitoring and auditing to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. The session will also highlight at least three substance use disorders for which CM is a proven treatment approach. Designed for clinicians, program managers, and support staff, this training equips participants with practical tools to apply CM with fidelity and accountability in diverse treatment settings.
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Tuesday, 6/24/2025 10:00 am – 11:00 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. |
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