A Resource for Healthcare and Social Services Professionals
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DEA-eligible
Topic: Overdose
This training provides participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to opioid overdoses using a compassionate, person-centered approach. Participants will explore the biological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to overdose risk, learn to identify the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and review evidence-based response strategies. The training will also introduce emerging and innovative overdose prevention approaches that can be incorporated into clinical and community settings to reduce overdose-related harm and improve engagement in care.
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Wednesday, 11/18/2026 3:00 pm – 4:00 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, 11/19/2026 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
The holiday season can be challenging and stressful when trying to navigate the pressures associated with this time of 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 and discuss techniques for how to talk about one’s alcohol use during a particularly stressful time of year.
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Thursday, 11/19/2026 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, 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, 11/19/2026 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: Addiction 101
This training will provide foundational knowledge on addiction as a chronic medical condition, as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions, including medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
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Monday, 11/23/2026 1:30 pm – 2:30 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: 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, 11/30/2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 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 SUD Care Continuum ECHO® series, Megan Hudson, MSN, PMHNP-BC, will improve interdisciplinary assessment and care coordination for patients presenting with psychosis in the context of substance use, and differentiate substance-induced psychosis from primary psychotic disorders using clinical history, symptom characteristics, and the temporal relationship between substance use and psychotic symptoms. She will also apply evidence-informed approaches to assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up for patients with co-occurring psychosis and 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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Wednesday, 12/2/2026 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: Holiday
This training will explore common challenges faced by people with substance use disorders and their families during the holiday season. A brief didactic presentation will review the impact of holidays and family dynamics on substance use and recovery, as well as approaches for supporting individuals and their loved ones through periods of increased stress and vulnerability. A multidisciplinary panel discussion will then provide practical perspectives on engaging families, supporting recovery, navigating difficult family interactions, and connecting individuals and their loved ones with appropriate resources and support.
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Thursday, 12/3/2026 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, non-clinicians, and community members. |
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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Thursday, 12/3/2026 5:00 pm – 6:00 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: 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, 12/7/2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 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. |
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