Events

Presenter: Jennifer McNeely, MD Sponsor: American Psychiatric Association (APA) and American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Cost: No Fee Target audience: Physicians, psychologists, social workers, physician assistants, pharmacists, interprofessional team, residents/fellows, medical […]

Register Now   Presenters: Roberto D. Sanchez, DO and Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali, MD Target Audience: This activity is designed for Psychiatrists, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses/Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Psychologists, Pharmacists, […]

Register here Presenters: Ben Miskle, PharmD, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Alison Lynch, MD, MS, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Sponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Cost: No […]

Register Now   Presenter: Timothy J. Sowicz, PhD, RN Cost: No Fee Target audience: This activity is designed for for Nurses, MAT Team Providers, Addictions Specialists, SUD Project Directors, Managers, and Facilitators. This […]

Register Now Presenters: Jonathan Craig Allen, MD, FASAM, and Marc Fishman, MD Sponsor: National Council for Mental Wellbeing--NCMW Continuing education information: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, Nursing Contact Hours, AAPA […]

This presentation will explore lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as they relate to rural populations with substance use disorder. Register and attend to learn more! Speaker: Sarah Jacobs, MD, […]

Fentanyl and other high-potency synthetic opioids are increasingly present in the U.S. drug supply. Healthcare systems, treatment providers, and justice systems are grappling with the physiological consequences of chronic fentanyl […]

Register Now   Presenter: Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW Sponsoring organization: American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) Target audience: Clinical providers including Physicians, PAs and NPs About the webinar: Half of all people […]

Register Now Presenter: Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM, FAPA Cost: No Fee Target audience: Nurses, Addictions Specialists, SUD Project Directors, Managers, and Facilitators and MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) providers Credit Designations […]

Register now! Presenters: Raagini Jawa, MD Cost: No fee Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and all interprofessional healthcare providers. Description: We will review […]

Presenters:   Rachel Talley, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry/Director, Fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry Jessica Isom, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Codman Square Health Center/Clinical Instructor, Yale University/Faculty Lead, Social […]

Join us on Wednesday, May 17th for the #VCBHLectureSeries as we welcome Kimber Richter, PhD, MPH, Professor of Population Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Richter will […]

Register Now Questions about registering should be directed to: ASAM Education by email ateducation@asam.org Presenters: Abby Letcher, MD, FASAM Angela Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS Shanna Diaz, DO Leslie Hayes, […]

This presentation will describe the expansion of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice clinicians into opioid use disorder treatment, particularly in rural communities. It will also explore barriers and facilitators regarding nurse practitioner engagement in buprenorphine treatment, including regulations, education, and broader social factors such as stigma. Specific considerations for advanced practice clinicians' work with […]

Register Now Presenters: Maria Manriquez, MD, FACOG, FASAM, PMH-C; Tara Sundem, APRN, NNP-BC; and Tawni Carson Sponsor: National Council for Mental Wellbeing--NCMW NOTE: The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will not be providing Continuing Medical Education for this event. Target Audience: This activity is designed for interprofessional teams, families and patients, students and educators, nurses, […]

This presentation will describe research around syringe service programs and methods of harm reduction distribution. Specific considerations for reaching members of rural communities will be discussed. Learning objectives: 1. Discuss the need for novel approaches for distributing harm reduction supplies 2. Describe benefits and challenges regarding syringe service programs 3. Outline specifics of programs that […]

This presentation will describe the results of a qualitative study examining state laws regulating incentives for health behavior. Such laws may have important implications for provision of contingency management for substance use disorder, including in rural areas. Register and attend to learn more! Speaker: Barbara "Basia" Andraka-Christou, PhD, JD, Assistant Professor in the School of […]

Presenters: Mark Parrino, President and CEO of The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. Jennifer Seib, VP of Strategic Initiatives and Integration at BestSelf Behavioral Health Sponsor: National Council for Mental Wellbeing--NCMW Credit designational available: None Target Audience: Interprofessional teams, patients, educators, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, executives, clinical staff, administrators and social […]

Presenter: John Mariani, MD Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal "round […]

This presentation will discuss novel ways to deliver evidence-based treatment for smoking cessation within and across rural areas. It will focus on 4 separate clinical trials of medication sampling, each […]

Presenter: Michelle Lofwall, MD Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal "round […]

Presenters: Gail D’Onofrio, MD and Andrew Herring, MD Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity […]

Presenter: Edwin Salsitz, MD Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal "round […]

Join us on Wednesday, November 15th for the #VCBHLectureSeries as we welcome Sherry McKee, PhD, Director, Yale Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory. Dr. McKee will present "Women & Alcohol: What does stress […]

This presentation will discuss effective treatment approaches for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals with co-occurring opioid use disorder (OUD). It will also explore ways to increase access to evidence-based […]

Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series Alan Budney, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Dr. Budney has conducted extensive research on the development […]

Presenters: Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD; Jasen Christensen, DO Webinar Description This presentation will review the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), which is an evidence-based approach to delivering behavioral healthcare in primary […]

Erin Winstanley, PhD Visiting Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dr. Winstanley received her doctoral degree from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, she has postdoctoral training […]

Presenter: Marc Fishman, MD Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and interprofessional healthcare providers. Discussion is designed to promote interactivity through an informal "round […]

Presenters: Ed Hayes, Assistant Superintendent at Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Administrative Director of the FCSO OTP Rachel Katz, NP Director, Addiction Services, Friends of the Homeless (FOH), Medical Respite, CNP […]

Jessica Cook, PhD Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dr. Cook is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW-SMPH) […]

Conference Agenda Day One: 5 PM – 6:30 PM:            Conference Check-in and Welcome Reception Refreshments and social hour. 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM:     […]

Conference Agenda Day Two: 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM:    Welcome Remarks Clifton “Fred” Lord MD, President of NNESAM, ASAM Fellow, Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, CEO/Medical Director/Chairman of the […]

Michele Staton, PhD Professor, University of Kentucky College of Medicine Dr. Michele Staton is a Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science, and a Faculty Associate of the Center on […]

Presenter: Kenneth Minkoff, MD This presentation describes how to design systems and services based on the expectation that individuals and families will have co-occurring MH, SUD, health conditions, trauma, and […]

Presenter: Kenneth Minkoff, MD This presentation describes how to design systems and services based on the expectation that individuals and families will have co-occurring MH, SUD, health conditions, trauma, and […]

Presenter: Greg Greenberg, MD Sponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Cost: No Fee Target audience: This activity is designed for counselors, physician assistants, physicians, and psychiatrists. This activity is accredited for […]

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 […]

Register now As 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 […]

Register now Description This 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 […]

Register now As 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 […]

Register now As 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 […]

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 […]

Register now Description This 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. […]

Register now Please 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 […]

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 […]

Register now As 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. Description Boston Medical […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series Rick Rawson, PhD, Research Professor in Psychiatry at University of Vermont Dr. Rawson is a Research Professor at the Vermont Center […]

University of Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series   Michael Amlung, PhD Associate Professor in Applied Behavioral Science at University of Kansas Dr. Michael Amlung is an […]

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Rural Drug Addiction Research Center March Seminar Series: Carrie Oser, PhD. University Research Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky Topic: Social networks are an […]

Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series Joanna Streck, PhD is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and in Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), the Associate Director of […]

Register Now Presenter: Phillip Coffin, MD Sponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Cost: No Fee Target audience: Interprofessional teams, nurses, pharmacists, PAs, physicians, social workers, students and educators, family and patient […]

Join the National Center of Excellence for Tobacco-Free Recovery (CoE-TFR) in exploring how Contingency Management (CM) can be effectively applied in behavioral health settings to address tobacco use. By offering […]

Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series Ryan Vandrey, PhD Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences   Dr. Vandrey is currently a Professor at the Johns Hopkins University […]