• Substance Use Disorder Sequelae and Stigma Training
  • SUD - Bacterial Infections and Injection Drug Use
  • SUD - Consequences of Substance Use During Pregnancy and Treatment Options
  • SUD - Stimulant Use Disorders: Best Care Practices for Every Clinician

This activity is designed for the interprofessional healthcare team to bridge a critical gap in care for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). While many clinicians treat the acute complications of SUD, such as overdose, opportunities for early identification and intervention are often missed. This session will equip physicians, nurses, social workers, and public health professionals with the essential skills to move from reactive to proactive care. Participants will learn to recognize the early clinical signs of SUD, manage common medical sequelae like skin and soft tissue infections, utilize stigma-reducing communication techniques, and effectively link patients to evidence-based treatment and community resources. The ultimate goal is to improve clinician confidence and performance, leading to increased patient engagement in care, reduced overdose rates, and better health outcomes.

SUD - Bacterial Infections and Injection Drug Use

Faculty: Laura C. Fanucchi, MD, MPH

This session reviews the risk factors and epidemiology of injection drug use, specifically addressing the estimated 3.7 million adults involved. It covers the identification and management of bacterial infections of the skin, blood, bone, and heart, as well as critical screening and infection prevention strategies.

SUD - Consequences of Substance Use During Pregnancy and Treatment Options

Faculty: Michelle Lofwall, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

This module examines opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy, comparing evidence-based treatments like methadone and buprenorphine. It also explores best practices for managing neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS/NAS) and the importance of comprehensive psychosocial support.

SUD - Stimulant Use Disorders: Best Care Practices for Every Clinician

Faculty: Anna-Maria South, MD

This activity focuses on diagnosing stimulant use disorder and discussing current treatment approaches. It emphasizes practical skills for behavioral interventions and the integration of harm reduction counseling to improve patient outcomes and support long-term recovery.