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DEA-eligible
Topic: Alcohol
This training is designed to provide an introductory overview of alcohol use disorders. We will explore the latest epidemiological data, with a focus on the prevalence and trends of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in the United States. Diagnostic criteria and screening tools to assess for alcohol use disorders will be discussed. Additionally, we will examine evidence-based interventions to treat alcohol use disorders and support individuals in their recovery.
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Thursday, 11/20/2025 9:00 am – 10:00 am 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: Alcohol
The holiday season can be challenging and stressful when trying to navigate the pressures associated with this time of the year. For many, alcohol consumption significantly increases between Thanksgiving and New Year's for a variety of reasons, including family dynamics, increased social gatherings, holiday traditions, and increased feelings of loneliness, sadness, or isolation. This training will review strategies on how to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption, as well as discuss techniques for how to talk about one’s alcohol use during a particularly stressful time of year.
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Friday, 11/21/2025 12:00 pm – 1:30 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: Alcohol
This training is designed for healthcare providers managing patients who consume both alcohol and caffeine. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies to identify individuals at risk and reduce the potential health consequences associated with co-use. The session will also examine policy-level approaches aimed at mitigating risks and supporting safer consumption practices. In addition, participants will review treatment strategies that account for the complexities of concurrent alcohol and caffeine use.
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Monday, 12/1/2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 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: Alcohol
This training is designed for healthcare providers who care for patients who consume alcohol, with a focus on identifying individuals at increased risk for adverse health outcomes associated with alcohol and nicotine co-use. Participants will explore practical, evidence-informed strategies to mitigate risks and promote safer patterns of use. The session will also review policy and system-level approaches that support risk reduction and prevention efforts. In addition, participants will examine FDA-approved treatment options and clinical interventions that address the complexities of concurrent alcohol and nicotine use.
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Monday, 12/8/2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 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: Alcohol
The holiday season can be challenging and stressful when trying to navigate the pressures associated with this time of the year. For many, alcohol consumption significantly increases between Thanksgiving and New Year's for a variety of reasons, including family dynamics, increased social gatherings, holiday traditions, and increased feelings of loneliness, sadness, or isolation. This training will review strategies on how to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption, as well as discuss techniques for how to talk about one’s alcohol use during a particularly stressful time of year.
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Thursday, 12/11/2025 3:00 pm – 4:30 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: Alcohol
This training is designed for healthcare providers who manage patients using both alcohol and cocaine. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies to reduce risks and support safer patterns of use among patients with co-occurring alcohol and cocaine consumption. The session emphasizes the biochemical process of transesterification and the clinical impact of cocaethylene on health outcomes. Participants will also review policy-level approaches that mitigate risks and examine comprehensive treatment strategies, including pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions, for managing co-occurring alcohol and cocaine use disorders.
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Monday, 12/15/2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 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: Alcohol
This training is designed for healthcare providers managing patients who use both alcohol and methamphetamines. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies to mitigate risks and support safer patterns of use among individuals with co-occurring alcohol and methamphetamine consumption. The session emphasizes the mental health impacts of co-ingestion and examines how these effects influence clinical care. Participants will also review policy-level approaches that reduce associated risks and learn comprehensive treatment strategies, including pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions, for managing co-occurring alcohol and methamphetamine use disorders.
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Monday, 12/22/2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 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: Alcohol
This training is designed for healthcare providers managing patients who use both alcohol and MDMA. Participants will explore evidence-informed strategies to mitigate risks and support safer patterns of use among individuals with co-occurring alcohol and MDMA consumption. The session will review emerging research on the use of MDMA as a potential treatment adjunct for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Participants will also examine policy-level approaches that reduce risks associated with co-use and learn comprehensive treatment strategies, including pharmacotherapy and behavioral interventions, for managing co-occurring alcohol and MDMA-type use disorders.
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Monday, 12/29/2025 12:00 pm – 12:30 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: Alcohol
This training is designed to provide an introductory overview of alcohol use disorders. We will explore the latest epidemiological data, with a focus on the prevalence and trends of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in the United States. Diagnostic criteria and screening tools to assess for alcohol use disorders will be discussed. Additionally, we will examine evidence-based interventions to treat alcohol use disorders and support individuals in their recovery.
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Tuesday, 1/6/2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 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. |
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