A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
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, 1/26/2026 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 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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Tuesday, 1/27/2026 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: Pain
This training provides practical strategies to support safe and effective opioid prescribing in complex clinical scenarios. Participants will learn to identify key factors that enhance the safety and efficacy of long-term opioid therapy. The session also highlights common signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal to support timely recognition and intervention. Designed for healthcare providers, this course promotes responsible opioid management in high-risk populations.
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Thursday, 1/29/2026 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: 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, 1/29/2026 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: 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: 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, 2/2/2026 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: Stimulants
This training will provide participants with the tools for identifying ADD/ADHD among patients. Commonly used stimulant medications for treating ADD/ADHD will be covered, including their importance, potential side effects, and treatment considerations. Participants will gain tools for evaluating the effectiveness of ADHD treatment interventions.
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Thursday, 2/5/2026 3:00 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: 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: Pain
This training equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge for the responsible use of benzodiazepines in clinical practice. The training covers key indications for use, common withdrawal symptoms, and diagnostic criteria for benzodiazepine use disorder. Participants will also explore evidence-based strategies for tapering and factors that support successful discontinuation, promoting safer prescribing practices and improved patient outcomes.
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Thursday, 2/12/2026 3:00 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. |
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