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Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM, will review medications for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and how to identify appropriate candidates for 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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Tuesday, 11/4/2025 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Kristin Parent, MA, LMHC, will explain the principles of contingency management as a treatment for stimulant use disorder, review evidence-based protocols for its implementation, and discuss structural barriers to its implementation along with how to address them. 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, 11/5/2025 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: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 11/17/2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Danny 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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Tuesday, 11/18/2025 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Brittany Carney, DNP, FNP-BC, will present a didactic on clinical strategies for identifying and treating adolescent nicotine and THC vaping. 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, 11/19/2025 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: 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, 11/20/2025 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: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 11/24/2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Brittany Carney, DNP, FNP-BC, will describe the basic skills used in motivational interviewing and identify areas where practice can be improved using motivational interviewing. 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, 12/2/2025 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Joanna D'Afflitti, MD, MPH, will identify issues where preventative health screening and education may benefit patients in addiction treatment and describe communication strategies for educating patients about and engaging patients in preventative treatments. 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, 12/3/2025 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: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Alysse Wurcel, MD, will describe the physical and mental health needs of incarcerated populations, with emphasis on substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, and examine barriers and strategies for supporting individuals with addiction during transitions between jail, prison, and community-based treatment. 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, 12/16/2025 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. |
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