MA OBAT ECHO®: Mental Health Prescribing for People with Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder

Tuesday, 9/23/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Judith Austin, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, will identify common psychiatric disorders that may be present in persons with substance use disorder and discuss how to initiate and provide patient information on commonly prescribed psychiatric medications. 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Managing Benzodiazepine Tapers

Tuesday, 10/7/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Tae Woo (Ted) Park, MD, will review benzodiazepines, including their pharmacology and associated risks, particularly when combined with other substances, as well as how to identify, assess, and manage benzodiazepine use and withdrawal in patients with substance 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.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Psychosis in the Context of Stimulant Use

Tuesday, 10/21/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Megan Hudson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, will review how to recognize episodes of overamping and medications effective in treating acute psychotic symptoms of overamping. 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

Tuesday, 11/4/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP, FASAM, will review medications for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and how to identify appropriate candidates for outpatient management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Substance Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness

Tuesday, 11/18/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Danny Rodrigues, LICSW, PMH-C, will present a didactic on 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.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Using Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Work

Tuesday, 12/2/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Jail and Prison Health

Tuesday, 12/16/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Alysse Wurcel, MD, will describe the physical and mental health needs of incarcerated populations, with emphasis on substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, and examine barriers and strategies for supporting individuals with addiction during transitions between jail, prison, and community-based treatment. 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Preventative Health Issues in SUD Care

Tuesday, 1/13/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Joanna D'Afflitti, MD, MPH, will identify issues where preventative health screening and education may benefit patients in addiction treatment and describe communication strategies for educating patients about and engaging patients in preventative treatments. 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Practical Strategies to Reduce Alcohol-Related Risks

Tuesday, 1/27/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Sarah Axelrath, MD, FASM, will describe the health and social risks associated with alcohol use and their impacts on individuals and families, review evidence-based strategies to reduce alcohol-related risks across clinical, community, and system levels, and discuss practical approaches to support safer alcohol use and recovery goals within addiction care practice. 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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MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Pain in Primary Care

Tuesday, 2/10/26, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Vusudev Mandyam, MD, will differentiate acute, chronic, and complex pain presentations and their implications for management in primary care settings, and review evidence-based multimodal strategies for pain management that prioritize safety and functional improvement, including for patients with substance use disorders. 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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Past events

MA OBAT ECHO®: Injectable Buprenorphine Formulations Updates

Tuesday, 8/26/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Andrea Jodat, DNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, will discuss how to determine which patients may be appropriate candidates for treatment with long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB), review the two FDA-approved formulations, and provide a foundational overview of dosing, initiation, and maintenance strategies for their 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.

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MA OBAT ECHO®: Treating Pregnant People with Opioid Use Disorder

Tuesday, 9/9/25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

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As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Nancy Regan-Brooks, MSN, FNP, CNM, CARN-AP, will review the use of medications for opioid use disorder in the context of pregnancy and describe key considerations when working with this patient population. 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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