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  • Drug Use in Pregnancy (ASAM FAME Session 7)

    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, MD Series: This 2-hour, virtual-live session is part of the FAME 8-session series and will cover overdose prevention and harm reduction. The FAME series is a facilitated, […]

  • Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as Buprenorphine Providers: Facilitators and Barriers

    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 […]

  • Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnant and Postpartum People: The Treatment and Policy Landscape

    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, […]

  • Expanding Harm Reduction Access in the US for Rural and Other Underserved Populations

    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 […]

  • A Qualitative Analysis of US State Laws Regulating Incentives for Health Behavior

    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 […]

  • Providing Comprehensive Care in Opioid Treatment Program: A Policy and Provider Perspective

    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 […]

  • Buprenorphine in the Age of Fentanyl: Discussing the New Guidance

    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 table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Register now

  • Reaching People Where They’re At: Smoking Cessation Treatment Delivery at Your Door

    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 demonstrating feasibility and efficacy of a simple yet novel treatment approach to reach a broad spectrum of smokers, including those who may not yet want […]

  • Clinical Primer and Discussion on Weekly and Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine

    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 table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Register now

  • Buprenorphine Dosing and Preparations in the Era of Fentanyl

    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 through an informal "round table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Register […]

  • Addressing the Intersection of Pain Management and Opioid Use: Integrating Care to Promote Healthy Outcomes

    This hybrid full-day training summit will explore the clinical intersection of pain and opioid use. Interdisciplinary attendees will learn about evidence-based practices (pharmacological and non) for treating these complex and often co-occurring conditions. More information In-person participation is preferred, though a virtual option is also available. This Summit will focus on addressing pain and opioid […]

  • Ready or Not Here Come the Nitazenes

    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 table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Register now

  • Women & Alcohol: What does stress have to do with it?

    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 have to do with it?" Dr. McKee directs a translational program of research focused on treatment development for addictive disorders, with an emphasis on women […]

  • Evidence-Based Treatment of PTSD in Individuals with OUD, and Innovative Approaches for Increasing Access to Care in Rural Communities

    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 trauma treatment for members of rural communities. Register and attend to learn more! Speaker: Kelly Peck, PhD, Assistant Professor with joint appointments in the Departments of […]

  • The Changing World of Cannabis Consumption and Cannabis Regulation

    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 and evaluation of innovative behavioral treatments for Cannabis Use Disorders in adults and adolescents. This programmatic research has focused on integrating innovative contingency management interventions […]

  • Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for Substance Use Disorders

    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 care settings. This model has been adapted to address substance use disorders in primary medical settings. CoCM requires a team of providers; trained primary care […]

  • Overdose-related Compassion Fatigue in Rural Communities

    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 in behavioral pharmacology, and she has over 20 years of experience as a behavioral health services researcher. Dr. Winstanley's current research is focused on reducing […]

  • Treating Adolescents with Substance Use Disorder

    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 table" conversation. Attendees will be given the opportunity to speak directly with the presenter to ask questions and discuss issues. Register now

  • Northern New England ASAM Annual Conference

    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:     […]

    $25 – $150

  • Northern New England ASAM Annual Conference

    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 […]

    $25 – $150

  • Telemedicine and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Populations

    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 […]

  • SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Recovery Capital and Social Determinants of Health

    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 be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. Description Boston Medical Center's […]

  • Best Practices: The Nurse Care Manager Model of Office-Based Addiction Treatment

    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 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 […]

  • SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Harm Reduction Resources in the Community

    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 by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. Description Boston Medical Center's (BMC) drop-in […]

  • MA OBAT ECHO®: Harm Reduction Resources in the Community

    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 a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. Description Boston Medical Center's (BMC) 12-part Massachusetts […]

  • Zeroing in on Xylazine

    Register now Description This training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine. NOTE: This training […]

  • Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder

    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. Topics include the pharmacology and side effects of injectable buprenorphine formulations, storage, administration and patient selection processes, dosage, initiation and maintenance for patients using weekly […]

  • Recovery Housing as a Bridge to Aligning Social and Medical Interventions

    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 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 […]

  • Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder

    Register now Description This training is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants,  including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants. The session includes discussion on the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants, with a concentration on outpatient […]

  • SUD Care Continuum ECHO®: Screening Tools for Older Adults with Substance Use

    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 […]

  • Trans and Gender Diverse Folks and Substance Use Treatment: Foundations

    Register now Description This one-hour course provides foundational knowledge for those working in addiction treatment settings on best practices for creating welcoming spaces in addiction care for transgender & gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Intended audience Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, recovery coaches, counselors, community health workers, and all others are welcome and encouraged […]

  • MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness

    Register now As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Danny Rodrigues, LICSW, PMH-C, will present the didactic entitled "Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness." The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. Description Boston Medical […]

  • Essentials of Treating Stimulant Use Disorder

    Register now Description This training is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants,  including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants. The session includes discussion on the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants, with a concentration on outpatient […]

  • MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Gambling Use Disorder

    Register now As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Glimar Rodriguez, LADC-I, LICSW, MA PGS, will present the didactic entitled "Treating Gambling Use Disorder." The didactic will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant and recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees. Description Boston Medical Center's (BMC) […]

  • Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice

    Register now Description Family members (i.e., nuclear family, extended family, chosen family) of people with substance use disorder can positively impact addiction treatment initiation, engagement, retention, as well as sustained recovery. This training will reframe the role of family members in the lives of people with substance use disorder, highlighting the importance of family and […]

  • Addressing Stigma at the Individual, Provider, and Community Levels

    This presentation will provide an overview of projects at the Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Prevention at the University of Rochester. These projects aim to address substance use disorder stigma at various levels (i.e., self, provider, community) in rural communities. Register and attend to learn more! Speaker: Lisham Ashrafioun, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department […]

  • NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Annual Meeting & Presentation by the NH Opioid Fatality Commission

    Annual Meeting & 2-Hour Training with NH Opioid Fatality Commission Mill Falls at the Lake (Carriage House), 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH 03253   The NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association will meet for our annual membership and business meeting. All members and interested people are invited to attend. Association business will include updates and […]

  • Family members and addiction treatment outcomes: Applying research to clinical practice

    Register now Description Family members (i.e., nuclear family, extended family, chosen family) of people with substance use disorder can positively impact addiction treatment initiation, engagement, retention, as well as sustained recovery. This training will reframe the role of family members in the lives of people with substance use disorder, highlighting the importance of family and […]

  • Zeroing in on Xylazine

    Register now Description This training will provide knowledge regarding xylazine, a CNS depressant, which has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This training will discuss the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine. NOTE: This training […]

  • Systemic Solutions for Managing Methamphetamine Use

    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 […]

  • Evaluating the Health Effects of Medicinal Cannabis Use

    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 […]

  • The Quest for a Medication for Stimulant Use Disorder

    University of Vermont Center on Behavioral and Health MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES REGISTER FOR WEBINAR Craig Rush, Ph.D. Professor of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry, and Psychology College of Medicine, University of Kentucky   Craig R. Rush, PhD is a Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, with joint appointments in psychiatry and […]

  • Meeting Youth Where They Are: Substance Use Prevention and Treatment

    REGISTER NOW   ABOUT THE TRAINER: Dr. Laura Grubb, MD, MPH, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with over 25 years of experience dedicated to advancing adolescent behavioral health through clinical care, public health leadership, and national advocacy. Her expertise centers on youth substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery, with a strong […]

  • Medication and Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder

    Join Jonathan Fellers, MD, for a presentation that provides an overview of Cannabis Use Disorder and reviews medications that have been evaluated in clinical trials, including their proposed mechanisms, efficacy, […]

  • Gambling Below the Surface: Death by Suicide

    New England Addiction Technology Transfer Webinar Learn about the connection between problem gambling and death by suicide, including key risk factors such as financial strain, relationship challenges, and co-occurring alcohol […]

  • Trapped in Cyberspace: Understanding Internet Addiction

    New England Addiction Technology Transfer Webinar Learn about the link between problem gambling and death by suicide, including key risk factors like financial strain, relationship challenges, and co-occurring alcohol use. […]