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This two-day training hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD) will provide a comprehensive overview of alcohol use disorder (AUD), AUD treatment and recovery options, including medications for alcohol use disorder and cultural considerations for treating different populations. The training will build skills to identify and diagnose AUD, determine a medication to treat AUD based on patients’ unique needs and goals, and assess the risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Through didactic presentations, case discussions, knowledge checks, and small group discussions, training participants will have the opportunity to apply learned skills and engage with their peers and the presenters.
Closing the Treatment Gap: Integrating Alcohol Use Services & Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder into Primary Care
Developed in Collaboration with Providers Clinical Support System - Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
Host: Montana Primary Care Association (MPCA)
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024Live Session: Hilton Garden Inn, Bozeman, MT
Overview
This two-day training hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD) will provide a comprehensive overview of alcohol use disorder (AUD), AUD treatment and recovery options, including medications for alcohol use disorder and cultural considerations for treating different populations. The training will build skills to identify and diagnose AUD, determine a medication to treat AUD based on patients’ unique needs and goals, and assess the risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Through didactic presentations, case discussions, knowledge checks, and small group discussions, training participants will have the opportunity to apply learned skills and engage with their peers and the presenters.
Training topics include medications for alcohol use disorder; ambulatory management of AUD and alcohol withdrawal syndrome; treating AUD in different healthcare settings including primary care/FQHCs, hospitals, emergency departments; treating AUD in special populations including pregnant/post-partum individuals, Indigenous and American Indians, adolescents and youth, and older adults.
Training will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, MT. The training will start at 1 PM MT on Wednesday, November 6, and 9 AM on Thursday, November 7.
This activity is eligible for 8 CE credits. The target audience for this Introductory level session includes pharmacists, physicians, counselors, social workers, physician assistants/associates, nurse practitioners, and nurses.
In support of improving patient care, ASAM is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe the three FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder and how best to determine a medication regimen.
- Identify at least two strategies for addressing barriers to integrating alcohol use disorder services into primary care settings.
- Demonstrate how to assess risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome and determine a treatment plan based on risk.
Registration
This education is made available for free to all learners through grant funding by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant number 1H79TI086771-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Cancellations
All cancellation requests must be made in writing to pcss@ASAM.org within 90 days of registration. Automatic cancellations and notifications will be made for any course with a live-activity component that has been cancelled.
Open Registration: 09/13/2024 - 11/06/2024
Close Access Date: 11/06/2027
Daren Ford, LCSW
Private Practice Instructor
Pacific Northwest Tribal Health Board
Kristen Rawlett, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, CNE
Associate Professor, Family and Community Health
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Chelsea Tersavich, PA-C
Clinician Lead and Psychiatric Clinician
Mindbloom
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- Describe the three FDA-approved medications for alcohol use disorder and how best to determine a medication regimen.
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Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 1.5-hour, case-based, interactive online module covers the neurobiology of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS), outpatient and hospital management of AWS, and patient-centered goal setting.
Assessment and Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
Created: September 2024
Online Module
Overview
This 1.5-hour, case-based, interactive online module covers the neurobiology of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS), outpatient and hospital management of AWS, and patient-centered goal setting.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the assessment, management, and treatment processes for AWS through this comprehensive online module. Designed for both outpatient and hospital-based settings, this case-based, interactive module equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills for triaging and managing patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Discover how to transition patients to evidence-based pharmacotherapy and incorporate adjunct behavioral therapies. Emphasizing individualized care plans, the module provides strategies for effective patient support throughout the withdrawal process.
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes clinical healthcare professionals who prescribe medications in outpatient or inpatient settings.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills; Medical Knowledge; Professionalism; and Systems-Based Practice
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Examine the neurobiological mechanisms underlying alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
- Recognize the clinical signs, symptoms, and risk factors for alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
- Determine the appropriateness of outpatient or hospital management for a given patient with alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
- Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
- Create patient-centered goals for individuals with alcohol use disorder.
Registration Deadline: 08/10/2027
Close Access Date: 09/10/2027
Instructions
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- Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 8 out of 9 questions correctly.
- Click Complete Evaluation to provide valuable activity feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
- Click the button Claim Medical Credits in the box titled Claim Credits & Certificate. Choose the type of credit and click submit. Click the button View/Print Certificate to save or print your certificate. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the ASAM e-Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
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Melissa B. Weimer
DO, MCR, FASAM
Melissa Weimer, DO, MCR, FASAM is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Public Health and Associate Program Director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Yale University. She is an expert in hospital-based care for patients with substance use disorders and has worked with colleagues to develop successful hospital-based Addiction Medicine Consult Services at both Oregon Health & Science University and Yale University/Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Weimer is also a national leader in Addiction Medicine education and has developed curricula for substance use disorder evaluation and treatment and safe and effective pain treatment. Dr. Weimer serves on the national board of ASAM and is the Chair of the ASAM Clinical Practice Guidelines Methodology and Oversight Committee.
No disclosures.
Shawn Cohen
MD, FASAM
Shawn Cohen, MD, FASAM is an Instructor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine whose primary clinical responsibilities are on the Yale Addiction Medicine Consult Service. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He has an interest in improving care in the hospital for people who use drugs, low barrier outpatient care, and low dose initiation of buprenorphine.
No disclosures.
Stephen Holt
MD, MS, FACP
Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP has been an attending physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital since 2008 and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Yale Addiction Recovery Clinic and the Associate Program Director for Yale's Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine. He has published and lectures frequently on a variety of addiction medicine topics, and has won numerous teaching awards at the local, regional, and national level.
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Tessa Steel
MD, MPH
Tessa Steel, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor, physician-scientist, and Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine doctor at Harborview Medical Center, a county safety-net hospital operated by the University of Washington in Seattle. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. Her clinical and research interests include improving hospital-based treatments for alcohol withdrawal syndrome and using hospitalizations to help people with addiction launch their process of recovery.
No disclosures.
Alyssa Peterkin
MD
Alyssa Peterkin, MD is an Instructor of Medicine Boston University School of Medicine and an internist at Boston Medical Center. Currently, she also serves as an associate program director for Grayken Addiction Medicine fellowship. She spends her clinical time working as a hospitalist, attending on the inpatient addiction consultation service and working in the substance use disorder urgent care. Her interests include educating learners at all levels and expanding access to addiction treatment.
No disclosures.
Accreditation & Credits
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credits Available
- Physicians: 1.5 Credit(s)
- Nurses & NPs: 1.5 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
- PAs: 1.5 Credit(s)
- Pharmacology Hours: 1.5 Hour(s)
- Pharmacists: 1.5 Credit(s)
- Social Workers: 1.5 Credit(s)
- Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.5 Credit(s)
- Certified Counselors: 1.5 NBCC Contact Hour(s)
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification Program (CCP)
This activity is designed to meet the requirements for MOC/CCP for several primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported and designated for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.
- ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 1.5 Lifelong Learning
- ABIM MOC Points: 1.5 Medical Knowledge
- ABP MOC: 1.5 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
- ABS Continuing Certification: 1.5 Accredited CME | 1.5 Self-Assessment
Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.
- American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
- American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM)
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
Certificates for other professions
All participants may request a certificate of participation upon completion of the activity and an online evaluation confirming their participation. Learners are strongly advised to contact their professional licensing board or professional association to confirm this certificate will be accepted as evidence supporting continuing education requirements.
California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)
This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.
California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)
This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all accredited continuing education activities. These policies include identifying and mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved in the creation and dissemination of accredited continuing education.
See the attached pdf for a list of disclosures.
American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, https://www.theaba.org/, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.The complete list of disclosures and designation statements are linked below.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 60-minute webinar presented by Dr. Rachel Culbreth, Dr. Rob Hendrickson, and Dr. Paul Wax provides an overview of the effect of alcohol and opioid and stimulant overdoses.
Impact of Alcohol Use on Opioid and Stimulant Overdoses: Implications for Screening and Treatment
Host: American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT)
Recorded: August 29, 2024
On-Demand CourseOverview
This 60-minute webinar presented by Dr. Rachel Culbreth, Dr. Rob Hendrickson, and Dr. Paul Wax provides an overview of the effect of alcohol and opioid and stimulant overdoses. This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology of alcohol use among those who use opioids and stimulants.
- Examine the concurrent substances that are present in polysubstance overdoses involving alcohol compared to those without alcohol in the Drug Overdose ToxicoSurveillance (DOTS) program.
- Discuss the implications of alcohol use disorder screening and treatment in the ED using case presentation examples of opioid or stimulant overdoses.
Open Registration: 08/29/2024 - 08/29/2027
Close Access Date: 09/29/2027
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Rachel Culbreth, PhD, MPH
Research Director, ToxIC
American College of Medical Toxicology
Paul Wax, MD, FACMT
Executive Director
American College of Medical Toxicology
Rob Hendrickson, MD, FACMT
Medical Director
Oregon Poison Center
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This activity is not for credit.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 60-minute case-based discussion presented by Daren Ford, Dr. Stephen Holt, and Dr. Triveni DeFries provides an overview of the assessment and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in outpatient settings.
MAUD Integration in Healthcare Settings
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Recorded: August 26, 2024
On-Demand CourseOverview
This 60-minute case-based discussion presented by Daren Ford, Dr. Stephen Holt, and Dr. Triveni DeFries provides an overview of the assessment and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in outpatient settings. This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Identify key components of assessing alcohol use and alcohol-related goals for an outpatient presenting with alcohol use disorder.
- Integrate and individualize psychosocial and medication treatment of alcohol use disorder for outpatients.
- Explore 2 cases of integrating MAUD into outpatient healthcare settings.
Open Registration: 09/26/2024 - 09/26/2027
Close Access Date: 10/26/2027
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Daren Ford, LCSW
Private Practice Instructor
Pacific Northwest Tribal Health Board
Stephen Holt
MD, MS, FACP
Stephen Holt, MD, MS, FACP has been an attending physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital since 2008 and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Yale Addiction Recovery Clinic and the Associate Program Director for Yale's Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine. He has published and lectures frequently on a variety of addiction medicine topics, and has won numerous teaching awards at the local, regional, and national level.
No disclosures.
Triveni DeFries, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
UCSF Department of Medicine
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 60-minute webinar presented by Vanessa Loukas discusses the different types of recovery supports and how they can be used to build recovery capital in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Recovery Supports
Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
Recorded: August 26, 2024
On-Demand CourseOverview
This 60-minute webinar presented by Vanessa Loukas discusses the different types of recovery supports and how they can be used to build recovery capital in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe the concept of recovery including the major dimensions of recovery.
- Identify 3 different types of recovery supports.
- Recognize the role of recovery supports in building recovery capital for individuals with AUD.
- Describe the basic principles of mutual support groups including the benefit of community support.
- Recognize differences in recovery housing levels of care.
Open Registration: 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2027
Close Access Date: 09/01/2027
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Vanessa Loukas, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
Clinical Nurse Educator
Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance at Boston Medical Center
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 60-minute webinar presented by Pam Pietruszewski and Dr. Kelly Ramsey discusses harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques to address alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Behavioral Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: Using Harm Reduction as a Path Forward
Host: National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Recorded: August 22, 2024
On-Demand CourseOverview
This 60-minute webinar presented by Pam Pietruszewski and Dr. Kelly Ramsey discusses harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques to address alcohol use disorder (AUD). This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe the current state of AUD and barriers to treatment.
- Discuss the evolution of harm reduction services.
- Review harm reduction techniques for AUD.
- Examine the benefits of motivational interviewing and stages of change for AUD.
Open Registration: 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2027
Close Access Date: 09/01/2027
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Pam Pietruszewski, MA
Senior Advisor
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Kelly Ramsey, MD, MPH, MA, FACP, DFASAM
Addiction Medicine and Harm Reduction Consultant
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Contains 2 Component(s)
This 60-minute webinar with Dr. Andrea Jodat discusses how to address alcohol use disorder (AUD) in individuals experiencing homelessness.
Best Practices for Addressing and Managing Alcohol Use Disorder in People Experiencing Homelessness
Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
Recorded: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Enduring TrainingOverview
This 60-minute webinar with Dr. Andrea Jodat discusses how to address alcohol use disorder (AUD) in individuals experiencing homelessness. This course is not eligible for credit.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the impact of social determinants of health on people experiencing homelessness with alcohol use disorder.
- Develop an individualized treatment plan for people experiencing homelessness with alcohol use disorder, integrating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Identify at least 3 harm reduction strategies for people experiencing homelessness with alcohol use disorder.
Open Registration: 9/09/2024 - 9/09/2027
Close Access Date: 0/09/2027
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Andrea Jodat, DNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP
Clinical Nurse Educator
Boston Medical Center: Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance
Andrea is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center's Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, where she contributes to the development and delivery of continuing education programs, peer-reviewed publications, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and other resources for providers supporting patients with substance use disorders. She is also a family nurse practitioner at Boston Medical Center, an assistant professor of medicine at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and conducts research in the use of telehealth and coordinated care for persons with opioid use disorder and depression. Andrea is an active member of the Boston University Medical Group Advanced Practice Provider Council and the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. Andrea has worked with vulnerable populations for over 10 years including managing substance use disorders and overall healthcare for persons experiencing homelessness with the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. She is a term lecturer and preceptor for nurse practitioner students at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and received her Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the IHP in 2018. She also holds certification as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB).
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Contains 2 Component(s)
This 60-minute case-based discussion presented by Phil Owens and Patsy Dolan explores the basics of MAUD and recovery support for social workers and counselors.
Implementing Peer Support and MAUD Basics for Social Workers and Counselors
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Recorded: August 5, 2024
On-Demand CourseOverview
This 60-minute case-based discussion presented by Phil Owens and Patsy Dolan explores the basics of MAUD and recovery support for social workers and counselors. This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to understand:
- What is MAUD and what we should know.
- Understand medications used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder and the history that brought us here.
- Treatment for SUD and Recovery Pathways.
- Basic principles of Harm Reduction
- Lived experience(s) as a harm reduction strategy.
- Why clinical supervision of peer supporters is important.
Open Registration: 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2027
Close Access Date: 09/01/2027
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Phil Owen
Peer Recovery Program Manager
Communities for Recovery
Patsy Dolan, LCSW
Executive Director
SIMS Foundation
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 60-minute case-based discussion presented by Carolyn Swenson will explore key components of preventing the initiation and escalation of alcohol use in adolescents and include identifying risk and protective factors, screening, brief motivational interventions, monitoring and support for escalating alcohol use, and the integration of harm reduction and cultural humility when working with adolescents and families.
Prevention of Alcohol Use Disorder in Adolescents
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Recorded: August 5, 2024
On-Demand CourseOverview
This 60-minute case-based discussion presented by Carolyn Swenson will explore key components of preventing the initiation and escalation of alcohol use in adolescents and include identifying risk and protective factors, screening, brief motivational interventions, monitoring and support for escalating alcohol use, and the integration of harm reduction and cultural humility when working with adolescents and families. This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: Prescribers of all types
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the role of alcohol in adolescent health and well-being.
- Describe protective and risk factors for adolescent alcohol use.
- Explore screening, motivational brief interventions, and referral to treatment and ongoing support to address primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
- Incorporate harm reduction and cultural humility into prevention efforts.
Open Registration: 08/01/2024 - 08/01/2027
Close Access Date: 09/01/2027
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Carolyn J. Swenson, MSPH, MSN, RN
University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Contains 2 Component(s)
In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Kevin Sevarino will discuss ways in which healthcare professionals can screen their patients for alcohol use disorder.
Screening for Harmful Alcohol Use - The How and the Why
Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
Recorded: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Enduring TrainingOverview
In this 60-minute webinar, Dr. Kevin Sevarino will discuss ways in which healthcare professionals can screen their patients for alcohol use disorder.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Understand the importance of screening for hazardous alcohol use.
- Describe current recommendations for screening adults, adolescents and pregnant females for hazardous alcohol use.
- List several widely-used tools to identify hazardous alcohol use.
- Discuss challenges to incorporating screening and brief intervention into everyday practice, and ways to overcome these.
Open Registration: 08/09/2024 - 08/01/2027
Close Access Date: 09/01/2027
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Kevin Sevarino, MD, PhD (DFAAAP, FASAM, FAPA)
Medical Director
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP)
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