A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
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: 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, 4/9/2026 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: Alcohol
This training focuses on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively recognize, prevent, and respond to alcohol poisoning situations. The primary objective is to educate attendees on the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning, enabling them to identify when an individual requires immediate assistance. The session will explore effective strategies aimed at mitigating the risk of alcohol poisoning, as well as interventions for responding to individuals potentially experiencing alcohol poisoning.
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Friday, 4/10/2026 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, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians. |
Topic: ECHO
As part of the twice-monthly MA OBAT ECHO® series, Elisabeth Woodhams, MD, MSc, will identify key sexual and reproductive health risks and disparities experienced by people with substance use disorder, including the impact of substance use on consent, STI risk, and unintended pregnancy. She will also apply trauma-informed, patient-centered approaches to sexual health counseling for people with SUD, including discussing contraception options such as long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). The didactic session will be followed by a de-identified patient case presentation from an ECHO® participant, along with recommendations from the panel of experts and attendees.
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Tuesday, 4/14/2026 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: Kratom
This training aims to increase learners’ understanding of kratom prevalence, misuse patterns, and clinical management. The activity provides evidence-based content that enables healthcare providers to accurately characterize kratom use, recognize signs and symptoms of kratom intoxication and withdrawal, and understand associated health risks. Improved knowledge is expected to reduce under-recognition of kratom-related concerns and promote more informed, consistent, and patient-centered care across interprofessional practice settings.
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Tuesday, 4/14/2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 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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Tuesday, 4/14/2026 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 SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Alysse Wurcel, MD, will describe the physical and mental health needs of incarcerated populations, with emphasis on the burden of substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, and examine barriers and strategies for supporting individuals with addiction as they transition 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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Wednesday, 4/15/2026 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, 4/16/2026 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 is a guide for addiction care teams caring for people who use stimulants, including cocaine and methamphetamines. The training will review the basic science of addiction related to stimulants and discuss the practical implementation of evidence-based treatment for patients who use stimulants, with a concentration on outpatient treatment settings.
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Thursday, 4/16/2026 1:00 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: Stimulants
A virtual open forum session where clinical providers and staff supporting those with substance use can drop in with addiction and stimulant-related questions or brief de-identified challenging cases for discussion.
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Thursday, 4/16/2026 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. |
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