This module provides a comprehensive understanding of alcohol use and alcohol use disorder (AUD) among young adults ages 18 to 25. Learners will explore key terminology, patterns of use, and current epidemiological trends, as well as the short and long-term physiological and neurobiological effects of alcohol on the developing brain. The module emphasizes the use of validated screening tools to assess substance use, and identify co-occurring mental health conditions, to best determine appropriate treatment approaches. Learners will also explore how to evaluate the influence of family and peers on recovery outcomes and apply strategies for engaging family support while maintaining patient confidentiality.
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes all clinical healthcare professionals in outpatient or inpatient settings working with young adults ages 18 to 25.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills; Medical Knowledge and Professionalism.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
Define terminology related to alcohol use, patterns of use, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) in young adults ages 18-25.
Examine epidemiological data on alcohol use and AUD in young adults.
Describe the physiological and neurobiological effects of alcohol on young adults, including its impact on brain development, cognitive function, and mental and physical health.
Utilize validated screening tools to assess substance use and determine when to refer for further addiction treatment.
Identify the risks of any alcohol use and the importance of recognizing co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions in 18 to 25 year olds.
Evaluate the impact of family and peer involvement on recovery outcomes and integrate strategies for engaging family members while respecting patient confidentiality.
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.
Registration Deadline: 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
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Joanna Quigley, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Pediatrician
University of Michigan College of Medicine
Dr. Joanna Quigley is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Pediatrician specializing in youth mental health, with a focus on improving access to care for vulnerable populations including those with medical co-morbidities and individuals with substance use disorders. She practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a strong emphasis on integrated health.
Dr. Quigley plays a key role in the Michigan Child Collaborative Care Program, a statewide telepsychiatry initiative, and contributes to national policy and advocacy efforts through the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She also serves as Associate Chair of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development in the Department of Psychiatry and as Ombuds for Clinical Track Faculty in the College of Medicine.
Jennifer Ross, MD
Director of Fellowship Training, Division of Addiction Medicine
Boston Children’s Hospital
Dr. Jennifer Ross is a board-certified pediatrician, medical toxicologist, and addiction medicine physician. She attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she also earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. She did a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, VA, followed by a medical toxicology fellowship at the University of Virginia and a pediatric addiction medicine fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Ross is currently a core faculty member with the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she works with a multidisciplinary team to identify, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders in adolescents and young adults. She also serves as the Program Director for the pediatric addiction medicine fellowship and oversees the visiting observership program, which provides clinical educational opportunities in pediatric addiction medicine to medical trainees nationwide.
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 Credit
Nurses & NPs: 1 Nursing Contact Hour
PAs: 1 Credit
Pharmacists: 1 Credit
Social Workers: 1 Credit
Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1 Credit
Certified Counselors: 1 NBCC Contact Hour
NAADAC: 1 Credit
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 Lifelong Learning | 1 Patient Safety
ABIM MOC Points: 1 Medical Knowledge | 1 Patient Safety
ABP MOC: 1 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
ABS Continuing Certification: 1 Accredited CME
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-20-330-0227.
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.
Up to 1.00 medical credits available | Certificate available
Up to 1.00 medical credits available | Certificate available
Participants should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Required for Pharmacists)
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