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Pharmacology of Fentanyl and Its Implications for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

Sandra Comer, PhD, professor of neurobiology in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University, will discuss the pharmacological effects of fentanyl and how they differ from other mu opioid receptor-selector agonists. She will also present current clinical data on how fentanyl is affecting treatment of opioid use disorder and describe how biologics such as vaccines […]

Mental Health and Addiction Parity: Ensuring Equal Coverage in Medicaid and Marketplace Plans

A Webinar from The Kennedy Forum Featuring U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated an existing mental health and addiction crisis in this country. One that is fueling soaring rates of depression and anxiety, driving fatal overdoses, and changing the trajectory of countless young lives. Awareness of this […]

Pregnancy, Parenting, And Substance Use: Stigma, Fear and a Call for Improved Messaging to our Families

Presenter: Marjorie Meyer, MD, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UVM Larner College of Medicine Date & Time: May 4, 2022 from 12-1pm ETThis presentation will cover unique barriers that people with opioid use disorder face when pregnant and parenting. Learning Objectives: Learn about the stigma pregnant people with substance use face in medical facilities […]

Treating Hepatitis C Among People Who Use Drugs

Register Now https://bit.ly/APAmay Presenter: Judith Tsui, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, University of Washington Sponsors: American Psychiatric Association (APA) and American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Cost: No Fee Target audience: This activity is designed for interprofessional teams, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, physicians, psychiatrists, and social workers. This activity is accredited for interprofessional teams, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, […]

Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan

For National Prevention Week, join us for a panel discussion on suicide prevention throughout the lifespan. In this discussion, panelists will share research on interventions and emerging trends in suicide prevention from adolescence through older adulthood. Discussion will also address trends across racial and ethnic groups, considerations for working with LGBTQ+ populations, and the role […]

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Department of Psychiatry Virtual Grand Rounds “Implementing Technology Supported Depression and Unhealthy Alcohol Use Care in Primary Care in Colombia: The DIADA Project”

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS Presenters: Carlos Gómez-Restrepo, MD, PhD; Magda Cristina Cepeda Gil, MD; Lisa Marsch, PhD; William Torrey, MD By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to understand: • A novel model for scaling-up mental healthcare delivery in primary care in Colombia • Patient […]

Crossing Fields to Make Scientific Connections: Reinforcement Processes in Addiction, Binge Eating, and Obesity

This month, VCBH wraps up its FY22 lecture series with guest Tera Fazzino, PhD, assistant professor of psychology and associate director of the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research at the University of Kansas. Dr. Fazzino will present "Crossing Fields to Make Scientific Connections: Reinforcement Processes in Addiction, Binge Eating, and Obesity" on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 […]

Addressing OUD in BIPOC Communities Part 2: Treatment and Recovery for Hispanic/Latino Populations

Presenter: Pierluigi Mancini, PhD Sponsors: National Council for Mental Wellbeing--NCMW Continuing education information: NOTE: The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will not be providing Continuing Medical Education credit for this event. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Target Audience: Interprofessional teams, family/patients, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, students/educators About the webinar: The current opioid […]

Using Data for Equity

Using data to drive decision-making is critical to ensuring that behavioral health services improve the lives of all people, no matter their race, background, or circumstance. During the webinar, our partners at Third Sector will walk you through a five-step process of using data to operationalize equity: 1) setting outcome goals, 2) collecting data to […]

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SNMA Guest Speaker – Dr. Nathan Chomilo – Race and Health Equity

To access this webinar, CLICK HERE. Presenter:  Nathan T. Chomilo (MD, FAAP, FACP), Medical Director, MN Medicaid & MinnesotaCare; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics-University of Minnesota Medical School; Executive Committee Member - Section on Minority Health Equity […]

CSC Basics: Family Psychoeducation and Support

Are you new to working with individuals with early psychosis? Are you interested in learning more about what early psychosis coordinated specialty care is all about? Coordinated specialty care for […]

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Opioid Facts and Figures

Presenter: Lauran Wirf, DO, Addiction Medicine Fellow University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver Cost: No Fee Target audience: This activity is designed for for Nurses, MAT Team Providers, Addictions Specialists, SUD Project […]

The Special Considerations of Pain Management and Opioid Use in Older Adults

Presenter: Mehran Mehrabi, DMD, MD Sponsoring organization: American Dental Association (ADA) Cost: No Fee Target audience: Dentists, administrative staff, physicians, social workers, students and educators, interprofessional teams Webinar description: Many older people have a […]

Strategies for Distributing Naloxone to Rural Communities

This presentation will explore the need for naloxone distribution in rural areas and discuss innovative methods and technologies for increasing access. Speakers: Geoff Capraro, MD, Attending Physician and Associate Professor, Brown Emergency Medicine Brooke Lawrence, Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team   Register Now

Coaching Skills For Leaders Interactive Webinar

REGISTER HERE for this webinar. Deadline to register is July 13, 2022. Unable to attend live? Click here to register for the On-Demand course available the following week. Learning Objectives: Identify and define specific coaching skills Distinguish between managing and coaching Describe and practice coaching skills in group scenarios Distinguish appropriate timing to employ coaching skills […]

Collateral Damage: The Family Experience of Substance Use Disorder

Presenter: Maureen Cavanagh, MPA, M.ED/ESOL Sponsor: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Continuing education information: 1 CE Target Audience: Social work educators, practitioners About the webinar: Research shows us that one of the primary reasons that people go to treatment is family. We also know that families are severely impacted by the stress and trauma […]

Involving Families to Improve MOUD Adherence

Presenter: Mark Fishman, MD Cost: No fee Target Audience: This activity was developed to meet the needs of physicians and all interprofessional healthcare providers. This 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. […]

American Youth Intentional Drug-Opioid Fatal Overdose: The Magnitude of the Problem and Improved Assessment of Intentionality

Presenter: Yifrah Kaminer, MD, MBA, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Alcohol Research Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Sponsor: American Psychiatric Association (APA) Cost: No Fee Target audience: Psychiatrists, physicians. The live webinar is accredited for physicians. Credit Designations Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ About the webinar: Dr. Kaminer presents […]

American Youth Intentional Drug-Opioid Fatal Overdose: The Magnitude of the Problem and Improved Assessment of Intentionality

Presenter: Yifrah Kaminer, MD, MBA, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Alcohol Research Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Sponsor: American Psychiatric Association (APA) Cost: No Fee Target audience: Psychiatrists, physicians. The live webinar is accredited for physicians. Credit Designations Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ About the webinar: Dr. Kaminer presents […]

A Conversation with NIH: Implementing the New Data Management and Sharing Policy (PART 1)

REGISTER HERE for part 1 of this two-part webinar series. Presenter(s): Taunton Paine, M.A., Director, Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division, NIH Office of Science Policy; Julia Slutsman, Ph.D., Director, Genomic Data Sharing Policy Implementation, NIH Office of Extramural Research; Cindy Danielson, Ph.D., Associate Director, Systems Integration, NIH Office of Extramural Research Schedule: Part 1: Thursday, August […]

The 2nd National Women and Addiction Group (WAG) Summit

Seattle Convention Center

REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS SUMMIT HERE! This year's summit, which will be held in-person with the opportunity for virtual attendance, is titled "Compassionate Addiction Medicine: Whole Person Care for Birthing People". Join for an engaging community effort to improve non-judgmental, trauma-responsive, and whole person patient-centered care for mothers, parents, infants, families, and communities impacted by […]

Practitioner and Stakeholder Perspectives on Opioid Use and Treatment Across Rural Northern New England

This presentation will explore data from UVM CORA's Baseline Needs Assessments in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, sharing insights gathered from practitioners and stakeholders about their concerns about opioid use and their perceived barriers to and beliefs about opioid use disorder treatment. Learn what others in the field are saying! Speakers: Valerie Harder, PhD, MHS, […]