Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations
Register now Description 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. Intended audience Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, recovery coaches, counselors, community health workers, and all others are welcome and encouraged […]
MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness
Register now As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Danny Rodrigues, LICSW, PMH-C, will present the didactic entitled "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. Description Boston Medical […]
Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
Register now Description This training is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants. The session includes discussion on the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants, with a concentration on outpatient […]
MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Gambling Use Disorder
Register now As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Glimar Rodriguez, LADC-I, LICSW, MA PGS, will present the didactic entitled "Treating Gambling Use Disorder." 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. Description Boston Medical Center's (BMC) […]
Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice
Register now Description Family members (i.e., nuclear family, extended family, chosen family) of people with substance use disorder can positively impact addiction treatment initiation, engagement, retention, as well as sustained recovery. This training will reframe the role of family members in the lives of people with substance use disorder, highlighting the importance of family and […]
Addressing Stigma at the Individual, Provider, and Community Levels
This presentation will provide an overview of projects at the Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Prevention at the University of Rochester. These projects aim to address substance use disorder stigma at various levels (i.e., self, provider, community) in rural communities. Register and attend to learn more! Speaker: Lisham Ashrafioun, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department […]
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Annual Meeting & Presentation by the NH Opioid Fatality Commission
Annual Meeting & 2-Hour Training with NH Opioid Fatality Commission Mill Falls at the Lake (Carriage House), 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH 03253 The NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association will meet for our annual membership and business meeting. All members and interested people are invited to attend. Association business will include updates and […]
Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice
Register now Description Family members (i.e., nuclear family, extended family, chosen family) of people with substance use disorder can positively impact addiction treatment initiation, engagement, retention, as well as sustained recovery. This training will reframe the role of family members in the lives of people with substance use disorder, highlighting the importance of family and […]
Zeroing in on Xylazine
Register now Description This training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine. NOTE: This training […]
VCBH Conference on Tobacco Use: Intersections with Other Addictions, Chronic Disease, and Health Disparities
Vermont Center on Behavior and Health 12th Annual Conference Tobacco Use: Intersections with Other Addictions, Chronic Disease, and Health Disparities Join for one or both days in-person at the Hotel Champlain in Burlington Vermont or attend remotely For more information and/or to register, click this link: Register Now
Becoming Capable Providing Medication and Safe Supply for Opioid Use Disorder: Insights From a Qualitative Study of Nurse Practitioners in North American Primary Care Settings
This presentation describes a qualitative study exploring the experience of nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care settings across New England and Ontario. Learn how NPs developed capability in prescribing medication […]
Science Series: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder for Youth
WebinarTopic Summary In 2021, one in every 100 kids aged 12-17 had an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Medication treatment for OUD (MOUD) is effective, but only 3-4% of youth who […]
Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at Rural Community Pharmacies
Please join us on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET for a UVM CORA Community Rounds Workshop Series session, “Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at […]