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DEA-eligible
Topic: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training is designed to increase awareness and knowledge around nicotine and tobacco use among youth in the United States. Participants will explore current data on youth prevalence, identify key risk and protective factors influencing youth substance use, and examine policies that affect access to nicotine products. The session also highlights the short- and long-term effects of nicotine use in adolescents and introduces two evidence-based interventions for treating nicotine and tobacco use disorders in youth.
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Friday, 1/30/2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am 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: ECHO
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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Tuesday, 2/10/2026 7:30 am – 9:00 am 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: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training equips participants with up-to-date knowledge on the wide range of tobacco and nicotine products currently on the market, including traditional and electronic delivery systems. Attendees will learn to compare product types, evaluate electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) labels, and understand how nicotine strength, formulation, and route of use impact health outcomes. The session also focuses on delivering effective health education and harm reduction strategies to support individuals who use nicotine.
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Thursday, 2/12/2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 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
Many individuals experiencing mild alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be safely and successfully managed in the outpatient setting, allowing less interruption to one’s professional, family, and social obligations. This training will provide an overview of alcohol withdrawal assessment and management in an outpatient setting. Participants will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and appropriate candidates for outpatient withdrawal management. Validated tools to assess alcohol withdrawal will be reviewed and evidence-based medication management for outpatient alcohol withdrawal will be discussed.
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Thursday, 2/19/2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 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: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training is designed to build knowledge and skills for professionals working with youth at risk for or currently using nicotine products. Participants will learn how to provide effective health education aimed at reducing nicotine use among youth, recognize potential health complications related to early nicotine exposure, and explore two evidence-based interventions for treating nicotine/tobacco use disorders in adolescents. Additionally, the session will review three practical communication approaches to help initiate and sustain open, honest conversations with youth about nicotine and vaping.
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Friday, 2/27/2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am 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: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training provides an overview of cannabis use trends in the United States and explores both the potential risks and benefits of cannabis use in the adult population. Participants will learn to identify key symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and gain insight into strategies for managing cannabis dependency and withdrawal.
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Thursday, 3/5/2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 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: 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, 3/12/2026 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: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training focuses on increasing awareness and clinical knowledge around cannabis use among youth in the United States. Participants will examine current data on youth cannabis use, compare at least three common cannabis products and routes of administration, and learn to recognize symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. The session also highlights two evidence-based interventions that support cannabis cessation in adolescents.
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Friday, 3/20/2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am 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: Cannabis & Nicotine
This training is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the various formulations of cannabis and their associated health impacts. Attendees will learn to identify at least three common cannabis product types, evaluate product labels including THC:CBD ratios, and understand how different formulations influence user experience and health outcomes. The session also covers how to provide effective health education and harm reduction strategies to address problematic cannabis use.
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Thursday, 4/2/2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 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: Cannabis & Nicotine
This specialized training focuses on the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis, with an emphasis on early identification, intervention, and long-term care. Participants will learn to identify risk factors for psychosis and psychotic-like experiences related to cannabis use, recognize the clinical features of cannabis-induced psychosis, and describe at least two interventions for managing acute episodes. The session also explores strategies to reduce long-term harm and support recovery in individuals with a history of cannabis-related psychosis.
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Friday, 4/17/2026 10:00 am – 11:00 am 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. |
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