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SUMMARY:Evaluating the Health Effects of Medicinal Cannabis Use
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series \nRyan Vandrey\, PhD \nProfessor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences \n  \nDr. Vandrey is currently a Professor at the Johns Hopkins University Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU) and helps run the Cannabis Science Lab (CSL). Dr. Vandrey’s research focuses primarily on the impact of route of administration\, dose\, and chemical composition of cannabis products on resultant drug effects and pharmacokinetics. In addition\, Dr. Vandrey has been involved with a broad range of studies related to the risks and benefits of medicinal cannabis use\, cannabis-drug interactions\, the effects of cannabis use on sleep\, cannabis withdrawal\, and the treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder\, cannabis product testing\, and developing measures of cannabis use behavior. \nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/evaluating-the-health-effects-of-medicinal-cannabis-use/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20250310T184030Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Incentives: Contingency Management Approach to Address Tobacco Use for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery (CoE-TFR) in exploring \nhow Contingency Management (CM) can be effectively applied in behavioral health settings to \naddress tobacco use. By offering immediate rewards like vouchers or other incentives for \nmeeting treatment goals\, CM has proven to be highly effective in promoting long-term behavior \nchange\, especially for individuals with mental health and substance use conditions. Dr. Higgins \nand Dr. Erath will share how CM has been successfully integrated into treatment programs and \nhow states and organizations might implement this approach to address tobacco use. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to dive deep into a promising approach for improving health \noutcomes in the behavioral health field! \n  \nThis webinar will: \n\nDescribe the efficacy of Contingency Management (CM) in behavioral health and\n\nsubstance use treatment settings. \n\nReview how CM can be used to address tobacco use among individuals with behavioral\n\nhealth conditions. \n\nReview potential funding mechanisms and treatment considerations for implementing\n\nCM to address tobacco use among people with behavioral health conditions in inpatient\, \noutpatient\, and residential settings. \n  \nPresenters:  \n\nStephen Higgins\, PhD\, Director\, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health\nTyler Erath\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health\n\nWho should attend: \n\nState and local government staff\nHealthcare providers\nBehavioral health administrators and\nproviders\n\n\nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/the-power-of-incentives-contingency-management-approach-to-address-tobacco-use-for-individuals-with-mental-health-and-substance-use-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="The National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery":MAILTO:https://recovertobaccofree.caiglobal.org/contact-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20250314T121910Z
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SUMMARY:Systemic Solutions for Managing Methamphetamine Use
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nPresenter: Phillip Coffin\, MD \nSponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) \nCost: No Fee \nTarget audience: Interprofessional teams\, nurses\, pharmacists\, PAs\, physicians\, social workers\, students and educators\, family and patient \nCredit designations available: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, Nursing Contact Hour(s)\, AAPA Category 1 CME credit\, Social Work CE Credit\, Pharmacy CE Credit\, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit \nAbout the webinar: This educational activity explores the evolving landscape of methamphetamine use amidst the growing presence of fentanyl. Attendees will gain insights into current morbidity and mortality trends\, the physiological mechanisms behind methamphetamine toxicity\, and evidence-based interventions for managing methamphetamine use disorder (MeUD). Emphasis will be placed on comprehensive prevention\, treatment strategies\, and addressing the long-term cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric impacts associated with chronic use. \nEducational objectives:  At the conclusion of this activity participants should be able to: \n\nAnalyze current trends in morbidity and mortality related to methamphetamine use in the U.S. and their impact on public health.\nExplain the primary causes and mechanisms contributing to deaths from methamphetamine toxicity\, distinguishing between acute and chronic effects.\nEvaluate evidence-based interventions for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder including pharmacological and behavioral approaches.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/systemic-solutions-for-managing-methamphetamine-use/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20250306T143310Z
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SUMMARY:Low-Threshold SUD Bridge Clinics and Integration of Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Services
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series \nJoanna Streck\, PhD is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and in Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS)\, the Associate Director of Addiction Science Research and Programs in the Health Promotion and Resiliency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)\, a Core Faculty Member in the MGH Tobacco Research and Treatment Center and MGH Center for Addiction Medicine\, and a licensed Clinical Psychologist at the MGH Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Bridge Clinic. Her program of research seeks to identify effective tobacco cessation and harm reduction interventions for vulnerable populations who smoke including those with comorbid SUD. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/low-threshold-sud-bridge-clinics-and-integration-of-evidence-based-behavioral-health-services/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20250218T201816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T201816Z
UID:3376-1741876200-1741879800@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Among People Involved in Rural Criminal Legal Systems
DESCRIPTION:University of Nebraska–Lincoln Rural Drug Addiction Research Center \nMarch Seminar Series: Carrie Oser\, PhD. University Research Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky \nTopic: \nSocial networks are an important\, yet overlooked\, factor in addiction health services research. No known studies examine geographic differences in egocentric social network characteristics among people receiving prison-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and continuing their recoveries after community re-entry. \nEvent Webpage
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/substance-use-treatment-recovery-among-people-involved-in-rural-criminal-legal-systems/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Drug Addiction Research Center":MAILTO:rdar@unl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
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CREATED:20250122T162624Z
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SUMMARY:Application of behavioral economics to investigate contextual influences on alcohol and cannabis use
DESCRIPTION:University of Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series \n  \nMichael Amlung\, PhD \nAssociate Professor in Applied Behavioral Science at University of Kansas \nDr. Michael Amlung is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science and Associate Director for Training and Associate Scientist in the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment. He directs the Behavioral Economics and Addiction Neuroscience Laboratory\, which conducts research on causes\, consequences\, and treatment of addictive disorders. His research examines factors that contribute to pathological decision-making in individuals with substance use disorders\, the behavioral and brain basis of motivation to use alcohol and other drugs\, and the effects of environmental contexts and physiological states on addictive behaviors. His research is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism\, the Canadian Institutes for Heath Research\, and the University of Kansas Center for Research. \nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE \n 
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/application-of-behavioral-economics-to-investigate-contextual-influences-on-alcohol-and-cannabis-use/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20250106T181617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T181617Z
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SUMMARY:Contingency Management as a First Line Public Health Intervention: Scaling Up CM to Treat Stimulant Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series \nRick Rawson\, PhD\, Research Professor in Psychiatry at University of Vermont \n\n\n\n\nDr. Rawson is a Research Professor at the Vermont Center for Behavior and Health at UVM and a Professor Emeritus at the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. He received a PhD in experimental psychology from UVM in 1974. Dr. Rawson conducted numerous clinical trials on pharmacological and psychosocial/behavioral addiction treatments for the treatment of individuals with opioid\, cocaine\, and methamphetamine disorders. He led addiction research and training projects for the United Nations\, the World Health Organization\, and the U.S. State Department\, exporting science-based knowledge to many parts of the world. He is a member of the Motivational Incentives Policy Group\, a volunteer group that is working to reduce obstacles to the use of contingency management for treatment of stimulant use disorder. He currently provides technical assistance to 8 states on the development of treatment services for individuals with stimulant use disorder. Dr. Rawson has published 3 books\, 40 book chapters\, and over 250 peer-reviewed articles and has conducted many workshops\, paper presentations\, and training sessions. \nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/contingency-management-as-a-first-line-public-health-intervention-scaling-up-cm-to-treat-stimulant-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20241030T164808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T164808Z
UID:3357-1733918400-1733922000@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at Rural Community Pharmacies
DESCRIPTION: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 Rural Community Pharmacies.” Our speaker is Delesha Carpenter PhD\, MSPH\, Professor and Executive Vice Chair\, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy\, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. This presentation will discuss barriers to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) access at community pharmacies\, including how this issue affects members of rural communities. Learning objectives: 1. Describe barriers that impact MOUD dispensing in rural community pharmacies 2. Outline how barriers to pharmacy-based MOUD access impacts members of rural communities 3. Discuss how prescribers can work with rural pharmacies to support MOUD access 4. Identify resources that can be used to increase MOUD access at community pharmacies. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/addressing-barriers-to-moud-access-at-rural-community-pharmacies/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20241203T190911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T191015Z
UID:3358-1733400000-1733405400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Science Series: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Topic Summary \nIn 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 need it receive treatment. This session will outline features of youth treatment for OUD\, evidence for treating youth with medications\, youth MOUD uptake and retention\, the role of families in care\, and opportunities for interdisciplinary care teams in outpatient settings. In this extended session\, Dr. Fishman will also facilitate interactive case reviews with attendees. If you have a case that you would like to present\, please let us know. \nSpeaker Bio \nDr. Fishman is an addiction psychiatrist with extensive experience in clinical care of addiction patients\, addiction research\, and program development and administration in the real world. He leads Maryland Treatment Centers / Mountain Manor\, a regional behavioral healthcare provider\, which offers programs for residential and outpatient SUD and co-occurring treatment for youth and adults. He is a member of the psychiatry faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has been an investigator on numerous research studies in addiction and published extensively in the field. His academic and research work has focused on addiction pharmacotherapy\, particularly in OUD; models of care for youth; and treatment placement and matching strategies. He was a member of the Guideline Committee that developed the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of OUD in 2015 and its update in 2020. He served as a co-editor for past editions of the ASAM Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders. He served as a past President of the Maryland Society of Addiction Medicine.
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/science-series-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder-for-youth/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Northeast Node
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20241016T144928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T144928Z
UID:3356-1730289600-1730293200@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY: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
DESCRIPTION: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 and safe supply for opioid use disorder (MOUD/safe supply). Hear about how NPs are assuming leadership roles to enhance person-centered and harm-reduction focused care and consider the implications for MOUD/safe supply within rural and remote settings. Register and attend to learn more! \nSpeaker:\nMartha Whitfield\, PhD\, APRN\, FNP-BC\, Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth\, and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/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/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240724T143331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T143331Z
UID:3346-1727913600-1728086399@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:VCBH Conference on Tobacco Use: Intersections with Other Addictions\, Chronic Disease\, and Health Disparities
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Center on Behavior and Health 12th Annual Conference \nTobacco Use: Intersections with Other Addictions\, Chronic Disease\, and Health Disparities \nJoin for one or both days in-person at the Hotel Champlain in Burlington Vermont or attend remotely \nFor more information and/or to register\, click this link: \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/vcbh-conference-on-tobacco-use-intersections-with-other-addictions-chronic-disease-and-health-disparities/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240926T144354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T144354Z
UID:3355-1727881200-1727886600@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Zeroing in on Xylazine
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis 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. \nNOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training\, which will not count for credit.  \nIntended audience\nProviders\, nurses\, social workers\, other clinical staff\, and non-clinicians. \nSpeakers\nTehya Johnson\, MSN\, AGPCNP-BC \nTeyha Johnson is a Nurse Practitioner working at the intersection of people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. She specializes in harm reduction\, street outreach\, and primary care based in Boston\, MA\, both as an advocate and a provider. \nNancy Regan-Brooks\, MSN\, FNP\, CNM\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nNancy is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs\, peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Nancy is also a nurse practitioner\, board certified in both family medicine and midwifery with over a decade of experience working in addiction treatment. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Nancy held a position as director of the substance use disorder program at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod\, where she maintains clinical practice. Nancy began her career in a community health center in South \nBoston managing a wide range of pediatric\, prenatal\, and adult patients. She later transitioned to addiction medicine at High Point Treatment Center in Jamaica Plain where she worked in an acute treatment setting of medically supervised detoxification and treated acute and chronic medical issues on a Crisis Stabilization Services Unit. Nancy also participated in the HEALing Communities Study — a multi-state study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse aimed at reducing overdose deaths — as a lead community partner\, facilitating treatment on demand and engaging and empowering other community providers. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2011 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and her Master of Science in Nursing Midwifery in 2017 from Frontier Nursing University. She also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\nFollowing this training\, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: \n\nDescribe the physiologic effects of xylazine.\nRecognize manifestations of intoxication in persons using xylazine.\nRecall signs of xylazine overdose and appropriate response.\nIdentify common skin and soft tissue infections associated with xylazine use.\nDescribe practices to decrease risk of skin and soft tissue infections in persons using xylazine.\nRecall methods of wound care for persons injecting xylazine.\n\nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/zeroing-in-on-xylazine-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240926T144122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T144122Z
UID:3354-1727870400-1727874000@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nFamily 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 social support in achieving optimal health outcomes. The experience of family members and their capacity to improve all addiction-related outcomes will be discussed. Additionally\, this training will highlight gaps in current resources for family members and how education and information provided to family members can impact the treatment and recovery of their loved ones. The importance of providing evidence-based information to families will also be emphasized. Lastly\, the training will introduce concrete and simple changes to current models of addiction treatment to engage the family and leverage the invaluable support they provide to people with substance use disorder. \nIntended audience\nAll medical and non-medical staff seeking to learn about the role of the family in addiction treatment are encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nMatthew Heerema\, MS\, LMHC (he/him) \nMatthew (Matt) is a Clinical Research Coordinator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance program. He is involved in the preparation and implementation of research studies\, and he coordinates Grayken TTA’s MA and SUD ECHO® programs and Empowering Loved Ones educational group. Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Boston University and a Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. \nAlicia Ventura\, MPH (she/her) \nAlicia Ventura is the Director of Special Projects and Research for Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction\, Training\, and Technical Assistance Program and BMC’s Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Program. She is also a board member and membership secretary of the Addiction and the Family International Network. Alicia has over 15 years of experience conducting public health and clinical research. She has focused the last decade of her career exclusively on research\, evaluation\, and program development related to mitigating the harmful consequences of alcohol and drug use\, including the impact on affected family members. Alicia developed a harm-reduction-focused educational program for family members affected by a loved one’s substance use\, which she directs and co-facilitates out of Boston Medical Center. Alicia also currently provides training and technical assistance for healthcare organizations on improving the integration of the family into routine addiction treatment. She is currently the Principal Investigator of a qualitative study looking at the experience of affected family members and their interactions with the healthcare and addiction treatment systems; she is also a Co-Investigator on a mixed-methods study examining the attitudes toward and experiences of addiction treatment providers as related to interacting with family members. Alicia has lectured on the reciprocal relationship between affected family members and their loved ones with addiction for local\, national\, and international audiences. She has published on various topics\, including reproductive health\, HIV\, alcohol\, and drug use\, and family members impacted by substance use. Alicia received her Master’s in Community Public Health from New York University. \nObjectives\nUpon completion of the training\, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: \n\nDescribe the impact of family members on the lives and treatment of loved ones with substance use disorder.\nExplain how education and information provided to family members\, directly and indirectly\, impacts substance use outcomes.\nDemonstrate practices that can be used to integrate family members into the care of people with substance use disorder.\n\nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/family-members-and-addiction-treatment-outcomes-applying-research-to-clinical-practice-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240801T145550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T145550Z
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SUMMARY:NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Annual Meeting & Presentation by the NH Opioid Fatality Commission
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting & 2-Hour Training with NH Opioid Fatality Commission \nMill Falls at the Lake (Carriage House)\, 281 Daniel Webster Highway\, Meredith\, NH 03253 \n  \nThe 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 exciting changes at NHADACA\, professional recognition awards and board of director election results. The meeting will be followed by a presentation from representatives from the NH Opioid Fatality Commission. \n8:30AM – 9:00AM: Coffee and Networking \n9:00AM – 11:00AM: Board Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony \n11:00AM – 12:00PM: Brunch \n12:00PM – 2:00PM: Presentation by NH Opioid Fatality Commission \nPresentation: Details coming soon. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/nh-alcohol-drug-abuse-counselors-association-annual-meeting-presentation-by-the-nh-opioid-fatality-commission/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240904T205812Z
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UID:3348-1726660800-1726664400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Stigma at the Individual\, Provider\, and Community Levels
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSpeaker:\nLisham Ashrafioun\, PhD\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester\, co-PI of the UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence\, and a Research Investigator at the VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention at the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/addressing-stigma-at-the-individual-provider-and-community-levels/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Center on Rural Addiction":MAILTO:CORA@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240913T174914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T174914Z
UID:3351-1726473600-1726477200@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nFamily 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 social support in achieving optimal health outcomes. The experience of family members and their capacity to improve all addiction-related outcomes will be discussed. Additionally\, this training will highlight gaps in current resources for family members and how education and information provided to family members can impact the treatment and recovery of their loved ones. The importance of providing evidence-based information to families will also be emphasized. Lastly\, the training will introduce concrete and simple changes to current models of addiction treatment to engage the family and leverage the invaluable support they provide to people with substance use disorder. \nIntended audience\nAll medical and non-medical staff seeking to learn about the role of the family in addiction treatment are encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nAlicia Ventura\, MPH (she/her) \nAlicia Ventura is the Director of Special Projects and Research for Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction\, Training\, and Technical Assistance Program and BMC’s Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) Program. She is also a board member and membership secretary of the Addiction and the Family International Network. Alicia has over 15 years of experience conducting public health and clinical research. She has focused the last decade of her career exclusively on research\, evaluation\, and program development related to mitigating the harmful consequences of alcohol and drug use\, including the impact on affected family members. Alicia developed a harm-reduction-focused educational program for family members affected by a loved one’s substance use\, which she directs and co-facilitates out of Boston Medical Center. Alicia also currently provides training and technical assistance for healthcare organizations on improving the integration of the family into routine addiction treatment. She is currently the Principal Investigator of a qualitative study looking at the experience of affected family members and their interactions with the healthcare and addiction treatment systems; she is also a Co-Investigator on a mixed-methods study examining the attitudes toward and experiences of addiction treatment providers as related to interacting with family members. Alicia has lectured on the reciprocal relationship between affected family members and their loved ones with addiction for local\, national\, and international audiences. She has published on various topics\, including reproductive health\, HIV\, alcohol\, and drug use\, and family members impacted by substance use. Alicia received her Master’s in Community Public Health from New York University. \nObjectives\nUpon completion of the training\, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: \n\nDescribe the impact of family members on the lives and treatment of loved ones with substance use disorder.\nExplain how education and information provided to family members\, directly and indirectly\, impacts substance use outcomes.\nDemonstrate practices that can be used to integrate family members into the care of people with substance use disorder.\n\nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/family-members-and-addiction-treatment-outcomes-applying-research-to-clinical-practice/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T135222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T135222Z
UID:3342-1725953400-1725958800@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Gambling Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs 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. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nGlimar Rodriguez\, LADC-I\, LICSW\, MA PGS \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-treating-gambling-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240906T135023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T135023Z
UID:3349-1725872400-1725883200@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis 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 treatment settings. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nJustin Alves\, MSN\, FNP-BC\, ACRN\, CARN\, CNE (he/him) \nJustin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Justin is also a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center and the nursing director of two housing first programs operated by the Justice Resource Institute\, Inc. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders\, community outreach\, and harm reduction. Justin’s work in HIV/AIDS includes being president of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care\, consulting for the New England AIDS Education Training Center\, and other positions. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN)\, the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center\, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University in 2013\, his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2020\, and his Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)\, certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) through the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB)\, and is a certified nurse educator (CNE) through the National League of Nursing. \nVanessa Loukas\, MSN\, FNP-C\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nVanessa is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. She has expertise in managing substance use disorders\, co-occurring psychiatric conditions\, and infectious diseases in primary care settings. Her clinical interests include harm reduction\, low-barrier treatment\, medical addiction groups\, and improving care for persons involved in the criminal-legal system. Through her primary role on the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa practiced as a nurse practitioner and was the program director for the addiction treatment program at the South End Community Health Center\, caring for high-risk patients with substance use disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. Her work integrated harm reduction\, on-demand treatment\, infectious disease treatment\, and medical addiction groups including within the male/female re-entry/recovery units at the Suffolk County House of Corrections. Vanessa received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Simmons University and is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.\nDescribe the impact of stigma associated with stimulant use disorder (StUD).\nRecognize two risk factors for developing StUD and understand the neurobiological changes associated with stimulant use.\nDescribe overamping and management of acute stimulant intoxication.\nIdentify health risks associated with stimulant use and apply harm reduction interventions.\nUnderstand interventions to treat acute stimulant intoxication and long term treatment including de-escalation and behavioral interventions.\nUnderstand the essentials of integrating stimulant treatment into outpatient addiction treatment.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)\, Opioid Response Network (ORN) \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/essentials-of-treating-stimulant-use-disorder-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T134928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134928Z
UID:3341-1723534200-1723539600@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs 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. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nDanny Rodrigues\, LICSW\, PMH-C \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-treating-substance-use-disorder-in-people-experiencing-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T132254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T132648Z
UID:3334-1723464000-1723467600@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis 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. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, counselors\, community health workers\, and all others are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nMeghan McGrath\, MSW\, LICSW (they/them) \nMeghan McGrath is the Behavioral Health (BH) Lead for Boston Medical Center’s GenderCare Center where they provide individual therapy\, conduct surgical referral letter assessments\, and serve as an advocate for and provide training about gender-affirming care across the healthcare system. Prior to joining BMC\, Meghan served as an integrated behavioral health provider within primary care and family medicine settings at an LGBTQIA+ mission-driven community health center in Boston\, MA. While there\, they also oversaw the behavioral health department’s monthly continuing education program for the 85-person BH department and managed an annual advanced training program hosting candidates for behavioral health master degrees during their final year practicums. Additionally\, Meghan previously served as a faculty member for the National TransECHO program providing clinical education and support to a cohort of more than 50 participants across 20 health centers within the contiguous United States\, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii\, all seeking to expand their ability to and capacity for providing gender-affirming care. As a faculty field liaison at Simmons University’s School for Social Work\, Meghan worked to ensure the integrity of students’ field education placements\, served as a resource to agency field instructors\, and helped students achieve their educational goals within the field placement. They are also co-author of a chapter on gender identity emergence in adulthood within the first case-based\, comprehensive textbook to address the unique health care needs of transgender and gender-diverse adults. Meghan views training and education as a form of service to individuals but also to the field at large and has sought opportunities to support learning communities throughout their career. Meghan earned their Master of Social Work at Smith College School for Social Work. \nAnnie Potter\, MSN\, MPH\, FNP-BC\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nAnnie is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. Annie contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for clinicians supporting patients with substance use disorders. Annie is also consultant and educator for the Massachusetts HEALing Communities Study\, a multi-state study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. She is also the Medical Director for the Massachusetts Community Health Center ECHO and an expert faculty member of the Provider Clinical Support System Exchange (PCSS-X). Annie’s other clinical interests include treatment and prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C\, family planning\, and care for gender-diverse individuals. Before joining Boston Medical Center\, Annie practiced at a community health center in Baltimore\, MD\, where she established and directed the city’s first walk-in HIV treatment and prevention program. She holds specialty certifications for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C. Annie earned both her Master of Nursing and Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. \nObjectives\n\nRecognize terminology re: affirming care\, gender\, identity\nAppreciate the impacts of systemic\, societal\, and personal traumas on the transgender & gender diverse (TGD) population.\nUnderstand the intersection of TGD experience and SUD\nEngage with Trans and Gender Diverse folks in affirming ways\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/trans-and-gender-diverse-folks-and-substance-use-treatment-foundations/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T134658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134658Z
UID:3340-1723032000-1723037400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Vassiliki Pravodelov\, MD\, will present the didactic entitled “Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use.” 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. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nVassiliki Pravodelov\, MD \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-screening-tools-for-older-adults-with-substance-use/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T134446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134446Z
UID:3339-1722945600-1722956400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis 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 treatment settings. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nJustin Alves\, MSN\, FNP-BC\, ACRN\, CARN\, CNE (he/him) \nJustin is a clinical nurse educator with Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where he contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Justin is also a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center and the nursing director of two housing first programs operated by the Justice Resource Institute\, Inc. He has expertise in infectious diseases and their co-occurrence with substance use disorders\, community outreach\, and harm reduction. Justin’s work in HIV/AIDS includes being president of the Boston Chapter of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care\, consulting for the New England AIDS Education Training Center\, and other positions. He currently sits on the stimulant work group for the Opioid Response Network (ORN)\, the advisory board of the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center\, and the item writing committee for the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Northeastern University in 2013\, his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2020\, and his Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from the University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. He also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)\, certification as an AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) through the HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board (HANCB)\, and is a certified nurse educator (CNE) through the National League of Nursing. \nVanessa Loukas\, MSN\, FNP-C\, CARN-AP (she/her) \nVanessa is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and a nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center. She has expertise in managing substance use disorders\, co-occurring psychiatric conditions\, and infectious diseases in primary care settings. Her clinical interests include harm reduction\, low-barrier treatment\, medical addiction groups\, and improving care for persons involved in the criminal-legal system. Through her primary role on the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa contributes to peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, development and delivery of continuing education programs\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Vanessa practiced as a nurse practitioner and was the program director for the addiction treatment program at the South End Community Health Center\, caring for high-risk patients with substance use disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. Her work integrated harm reduction\, on-demand treatment\, infectious disease treatment\, and medical addiction groups including within the male/female re-entry/recovery units at the Suffolk County House of Corrections. Vanessa received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Simmons University and is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nIdentify the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.\nDescribe the impact of stigma associated with stimulant use disorder (StUD).\nRecognize two risk factors for developing StUD and understand the neurobiological changes associated with stimulant use.\nDescribe overamping and management of acute stimulant intoxication.\nIdentify health risks associated with stimulant use and apply harm reduction interventions.\nUnderstand interventions to treat acute stimulant intoxication and long term treatment including de-escalation and behavioral interventions.\nUnderstand the essentials of integrating stimulant treatment into outpatient addiction treatment.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)\, Opioid Response Network (ORN) \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/essentials-of-treating-stimulant-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T135750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T135750Z
UID:3343-1722427200-1722430800@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Recovery Housing as a Bridge to Aligning Social and Medical Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 31st\, 2024\, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET for a UVM CORA Community Rounds Workshop Series session\, “Recovery Housing as a Bridge to Aligning Social and Medical Interventions.” Our speakers are Milena Stott\, LICSW\, SUDP; Policy\, Outreach\, and Engagement Specialist and Erica Walker\, LCSW\, LCADC; Outreach and Engagement Specialist\, both of the Rural Center of Excellence (RCOE) on SUD Recovery at the Fletcher Group. This presentation will discuss Recovery Housing as a model to bridge social and medical needs. The speakers will define the concept of a recovery ecosystem and how we can use holistic models to promote recovery. It will also address Recovery Housing in rural communities and share program case studies and successful blended funding strategies that promote the development of these programs.\n\n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n1. Outline guidance and support offered by the Fletcher Group’s RCOE \n2. Define recovery housing​ and recovery ecosystem \n3. Describe social and medical interventions​ related to recovery housing\, and systemic changes supporting their alignment \n4. Discuss strategies to promote healthy rural communities \n  \nMilena Stott\, LICSW\, SUDP\,\nMilena works with housing authorities\, housing operators\, and Medicaid agencies to expand and finance recovery support services. Building on management experience as a strategist and innovator in integrated health systems\, she helps organizations implement programs and reimbursement strategies that integrate housing into value-based insurance contracts. A dually licensed clinician\, her relationship skills and systems approach are especially useful in addressing challenges in rural communities. \nErica Walker\, LCSW\, LCADC\nErica\, a clinician with a decade of experience supporting those affected by substance use and trauma\, is passionate about integrating clinical services with recovery housing and the peer-led social model. She collaborates with housing operators and recovery support service providers with a focus on rural communities. Kentucky-based\, Erica has extensive experience helping organizations to identify resources and funding opportunities\, engage local stakeholders and manage operations and policies. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/recovery-housing-as-a-bridge-to-aligning-social-and-medical-interventions/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Center on Rural Addiction":MAILTO:CORA@uvm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T133955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T133955Z
UID:3338-1721908800-1721912400@www.ctnnortheastnode.org
SUMMARY:Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis training provides healthcare teams with information on available injectable buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorder and how to implement them into clinical practice. \nTopics include the pharmacology and side effects of injectable buprenorphine formulations\, storage\, administration and patient selection processes\, dosage\, initiation and maintenance for patients using weekly and monthly injectable doses\, and the workflows and administrative tasks involved in implementing injectable buprenorphine in healthcare settings. \nNOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training\, which will not count for credit. \nIntended audience\nPhysicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, recovery coaches\, and all other healthcare professionals treating addiction are welcome and encouraged to attend. \nSpeakers\nAndrea Jodat\, DNP\, FNP-BC\, CARN-APJessica Kemp\, RN\, CARN \nObjectives\n\nExplain the pharmacology and side effects of injectable buprenorphine formulations.\nRecall processes of patient selection\, storage\, and administration of injectable buprenorphine.\nDevelop basic understanding of dosing\, initiation and maintenance using weekly and monthly injectable buprenorphine.\nIdentify workflows and administrative requirements for implementing injectable buprenorphine within healthcare settings.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/long-acting-injectable-buprenorphine-treatments-for-opioid-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134034Z
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SUMMARY:Zeroing in on Xylazine
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis 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. \nNOTE: This training is 60 minutes long. There will be an optional 30-minute Q&A session following the training\, which will not count for credit.  \nIntended audience\nProviders\, nurses\, social workers\, other clinical staff\, and non-clinicians. \nSpeakers\nRaagini Jawa\, MD\, MPH\, FASAM (she/her) \nDr. Jawa is an Assistant Professor and Clinician Investigator in the Department of General Internal Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a clinician investigator in the Center for Research on Health Care. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Jawa’s research focuses on the intersection of Infectious Disease and Addiction\, including studying how to optimize integration of harm reduction services for individuals with substance use disorders within traditional health settings\, developing multidisciplinary provider facing interventions so as to prevent\, diagnose\, and treat infectious and non-infections complications of drug use. Clinically\, she provides office-based addiction treatment in IM Recovery Engagement Program and attends on the Endovascular Infection Service at UPMC. \nTehya Johnson\, MSN\, AGPCNP-BC \nTeyha is a Nurse Practitioner working at the intersection of people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. She specializes in harm reduction\, street outreach\, and primary care based in Boston\, MA\, both as an advocate and a provider. \nObjectives\nFollowing this training\, participants will have the knowledge necessary to: \n\nDescribe the physiologic effects of xylazine.\nRecognize manifestations of intoxication in persons using xylazine.\nRecall signs of xylazine overdose and appropriate response.\nIdentify common skin and soft tissue infections associated with xylazine use.\nDescribe practices to decrease risk of skin and soft tissue infections in persons using xylazine.\nRecall methods of wound care for persons injecting xylazine.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/zeroing-in-on-xylazine/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T133052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T133052Z
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SUMMARY:MA OBAT ECHO®: Harm Reduction Resources in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series\, Mary Wheeler will present the didactic entitled “Harm Reduction Resources in the Community.” 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. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts Office Based Addiction Treatment ECHO® (MA OBAT ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on comprehensive care for patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of primary care teams to integrate addiction treatment using a multidisciplinary care model. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nMary Wheeler \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/ma-obat-echo-harm-reduction-resources-in-the-community/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T132613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T132613Z
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SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Harm Reduction Resources in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Mary Wheeler\, will present the didactic entitled “Harm Reduction Resources in the Community.” 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. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nMary Wheeler \nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-harm-reduction-resources-in-the-community/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T131930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134120Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices: The Nurse Care Manager Model of Office-Based Addiction Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nDescription\nThis two-hour\, virtual course is designed to provide a history of the nurse care manager (NCM) model of office-based addiction treatment\, explain how the model increases treatment access\, and identify the roles of the nurse manager and interprofessional care team members to sustain the model. Participants will recognize the NCM as an advocate and a source of evidence-based treatment for teams and community partners. Participants will also develop an understanding of workflows to sustain the daily operations of the NCM model. \nIntended audience\nNurses\, Social Workers\, LMHCs\, LADCs\, CADCs\, and anyone who works patients with substance use disorder. \nSpeakers\nAndrea Jodat\, DNP\, FNP-BC\, CARN-AP \nAndrea is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs\, peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. She is also a family nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center\, an assistant professor of medicine at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine\, and conducts research in the use of telehealth and coordinated care for persons with opioid use disorder and depression. Andrea is an active member of the Boston University Medical Group Advanced Practice Provider Council and the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. Andrea has worked with vulnerable populations for over 10 years including managing substance use disorders and overall healthcare for persons experiencing homelessness with the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. She is a term lecturer and preceptor for nurse practitioner students at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and received her Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the IHP in 2018. She also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nNancy Regan-Brooks\, MSN\, FNP\, CNM\, CARN-AP \nNancy is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, where she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs\, peer-reviewed publications\, evidence-based clinical guidelines\, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. Nancy is also a nurse practitioner\, board certified in both family medicine and midwifery with over a decade of experience working in addiction treatment. Prior to joining the Grayken TTA team\, Nancy held a position as director of the substance use disorder program at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod\, where she maintains clinical practice. Nancy began her career in a community health center in South Boston managing a wide range of pediatric\, prenatal\, and adult patients. She later transitioned to addiction medicine at High Point Treatment Center in Jamaica Plain where she worked in an acute treatment setting of medically supervised detoxification and treated acute and chronic medical issues on a Crisis Stabilization Services Unit. Nancy also participated in the HEALing Communities Study — a multi-state study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse aimed at reducing overdose deaths — as a lead community partner\, facilitating treatment on demand and engaging and empowering other community providers. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2011 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and her Master of Science in Nursing Midwifery in 2017 from Frontier Nursing University. She also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB). \nObjectives\n\nRecall 2-3 characteristics of the NCM that are central in providing comprehensive care.\nExplain how the NCM increases access to care by acting as the hub of the treatment team.\nName 3 ways in which the NCM can decrease barriers to care.\nIdentify the role of the NCM in advocating for persons with substance use disorder (SUD) and disseminating evidence-based treatment to team members.\nDevelop basic understanding of workflows to optimize efficiency and support sustainability of the model.\n\nSponsored by\nBoston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance\, Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/best-practices-the-nurse-care-manager-model-of-office-based-addiction-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240625T131538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T132721Z
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SUMMARY:SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Recovery Capital and Social Determinants of Health
DESCRIPTION:Register now \nAs part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series\, Lydie Ultimo\, LCSW\, will present the didactic entitled “Recovery Capital and Social Determinants of Health.” 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. \nDescription\nBoston Medical Center’s (BMC) drop-in series Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum ECHO® (SUD Care Continuum ECHO®) offers training and support in addiction treatment\, with a focus on supporting front line addiction treatment workforce. This includes health providers in Acute Treatment Services (ATS)\, Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)\, Transitional Support Services (TSS)\, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP)\, long-term residential program\, sober and recovery homes\, primary care\, and psychiatry. This free\, case-based tele-mentoring program is designed to increase the capacity of health care providers to implement high-quality and evidence-based addiction treatment. \nIntended audience\nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)\, Physicians (MD/DO)\, Physician Assistants (PA)\, Nurses (LPN/RN)\, Social Workers (LCSW/LICSW)\, Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC)\, Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselors (CADC)\, Community Health Workers (CHW)\, Recovery Coaches. \nSpeakers\nLydie Ultimo\, LCSW \nLydie is the Executive Director at Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services\, working to drive strategic initiatives within the medical organization. Before her current role\, she was Vice President of Addiction Services at Bay Cove Human Services\, overseeing the addiction and recovery services division. Her career includes various roles within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health\, including Director of the Office of Health Equity and Bureau Director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. \nObjectives\nAt the conclusion of this activity\, participants will be better able to: \n\nDefine Recovery Capital and how it relates to Social Determinants of Health\nList at least 3 ways to assess for Recovery Capital\nIdentify Strategies to establish and promote Recovery Capital in daily practice\n\nSponsored by\nMassachusetts Department of Public Health\, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS). \nFunding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). \nFunding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. \n  \nRegister now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/sud-care-continuum-echo-recovery-capital-and-social-determinants-of-health/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction":MAILTO:info@addictiontraining.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T124523
CREATED:20240529T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T201238Z
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SUMMARY:Xylazine Trends and Public Health Implications for Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide an overview of xylazine\, current data on prevalence and other trends associated with its use\, and will also discuss the public health implications associated with xylazine use. This presentation will also offer harm reduction strategies for mitigating the public health impact of xylazine. Throughout the presentation\, unique implications for rural communities will be systematically addressed. Register and attend to learn more! \nSpeaker:\nMichael Chaple\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center\, and Director of the Northeast and Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ctnnortheastnode.org/event/xylazine-trends-and-public-health-implications-for-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:Other Related
ORGANIZER;CN="UVM Center on Rural Addiction":MAILTO:CORA@uvm.edu
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