A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Kristina Fenn Silver, MA, will review the epidemiology of nicotine use in the United States, describe the impact of social determinants of health on tobacco/nicotine use, and discuss practical strategies for assisting patients in health promotion around tobacco/nicotine 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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Wednesday, 2/4/2026 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, 2/5/2026 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: 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: Journal Club
A session open to individuals working in the field of addiction, where we discuss an evidence-based, open-access article with implications for substance use disorder practice. This month, we will be joined by a few authors to review and discuss their article, "Patient and Provider Perspectives on the Elimination of Urine Drug Testing in Office-Based Addiction Treatment" by Theisen, J., Weinstein, Z. M., Davoust, M., Ventura, A. S., Magane, K. M., Cheng, A., Blakemore, S., Blodgett, J., Fielman, S., Saitz, R., & Bazzi, A. R.
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Tuesday, 2/10/2026 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. |
Topic: Xylazine
This training provides knowledge on xylazine, a CNS depressant, linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths in the US. This describes the physiologic effects of xylazine, manifestations of xylazine intoxication, overdose, communicable infections associated with xylazine use, and wound care for persons injecting xylazine.
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Wednesday, 2/11/2026 2:30 pm – 3:30 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: 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, 2/12/2026 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 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. |
Topic: Special Populations
This training supports youth-facing providers and care teams. Utilizing didactic discussion, we will describe the prevalence of youth substance use (SU) and emerging trends, paying specific attention to common substances, such as nicotine, cannabis and alcohol. We will review youth-specific risks of SU, including acute and chronic harms; discuss overdose education and naloxone; and highlight communication tools that support working with youth who use substances.
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Friday, 2/13/2026 2:00 pm – 3:30 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. |
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