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DEA-eligible
Topic: Journal Club
A session open to individuals working in the field of addiction where we discuss an evidence-based article with implications for substance use disorder practice. This month, we will review and discuss “Comparative Safety of In Utero Exposure to Buprenorphine Combined With Naloxone vs Buprenorphine Alone" by Straub, L., Bateman, B. T., Hernández-Díaz, S., Zhu, Y., Suarez, E. A., Vine, S. M., Jones, H. E., Connery, H. S., Davis, J. M., Gray, K. J., Lester, B., Terplan, M., Zakoul, H., Mogun, H., & Huybrechts, K. F.
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Tuesday, 8/12/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceIndividuals working in the field of addiction medicine. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Thursday, 8/14/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 8/14/2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 8/18/2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with experience treating patients with addiction who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Brittany Carney, DNP, FNP-BC, will describe the basic skills used in motivational interviewing and identify areas where practice can be improved using motivational interviewing. 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.
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Wednesday, 8/20/2025 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Thursday, 8/21/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
Topic: Stimulants
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 and discuss the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants, with a concentration on outpatient treatment settings.
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Thursday, 8/21/2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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This training fulfills the DEA's 8-hour training requirement for prescribers |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceProviders, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: Office Hours
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction and stimulant-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 8/21/2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceClinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use. |
Topic: CARN and CARN-AP
This training is meant for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) working in the addiction field who are interested in becoming Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). The course is intended to support nurses studying for the certification exam by reviewing content covered in the exam and providing additional educational resources relevant to the exam.
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Monday, 8/25/2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRegistered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with experience treating patients with addiction who intend to sit for the CARN or CARN-AP exam. |
Topic: Recovery Coach Drop-in Forum
A drop-in session for recovery coaches to discuss coaching and other topics related to substance use, recovery, and coaching. This group is only open to recovery coaches and peer support specialists - please respect these requirements as this is a dedicated and protected space for those in the field needing support.
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Thursday, 8/28/2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET |
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Virtual event |
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Intended AudienceRecovery coaches and peer support specialists who provide direct support to recoverees/patients in the field of addiction. We respectfully ask that those in supervisory roles not attend these sessions – thank you for your understanding. |
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