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  • Science Series: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder for Youth

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    Topic Summary In 2021, one in every 100 kids aged 12-17 had an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Medication treatment for OUD (MOUD) is effective, but only 3-4% of youth who 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, […]

  • Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at Rural Community Pharmacies

    Please join us on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET for a UVM CORA Community Rounds Workshop Series session, “Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at 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 […]

  • Application of behavioral economics to investigate contextual influences on alcohol and cannabis use

    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 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 […]

  • Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Among People Involved in Rural Criminal Legal Systems

    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 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 […]

  • Low-Threshold SUD Bridge Clinics and Integration of Evidence-Based Behavioral Health Services

    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 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 […]

  • 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 Credit 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 […]

  • The Power of Incentives: Contingency Management Approach to Address Tobacco Use for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

    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 immediate rewards like vouchers or other incentives for meeting treatment goals, CM has proven to be highly effective in promoting long-term behavior change, especially for […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • Reducing Smoking in People with Psychiatric Disorders Using Regulatory and Behavioral Interventions

    Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series Jennifer Tidey, PhD, is Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University School of Public Health, and is affiliated with the Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies. Her research focuses on identifying the underlying mechanisms of high tobacco dependence in […]

  • Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Carceral Settings: Issues and Effects

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    University of Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Lecture Series David Farabee, Ph.D. Research Professor, Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Professor Emeritus, University of California at Los Angeles   David Farabee, PhD is a Research Professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His research centers […]

  • 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 […]

  • From Risk to Resilience: Developmental Influences on Youth Substance Use and Mental Health

    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 focus […]

  • Bringing Contingency Management to Scale: Key Steps for Public Health Impact

    University of Vermont Center on Behavior and Health Monthly Lecture Series Lara Coughlin, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School and a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in addiction science. Her research focuses on developing and adapting evidence-based interventions—particularly contingency management and behavioral economic approaches—to improve treatment engagement and […]

  • 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, and limitations. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of current treatment options and greater confidence in discussing evidence-based approaches with patients. Learning Objectives: Identify […]

  • 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. […]