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Substance use disorders and opioid use disorders are more common in LGBTQ+ individuals with comorbid mental illness. In addition, many treatment programs do not have culturally sensitive resources to treat LGBTQ+ patients adequately. They are unaware of resources available for those with other underlying conditions or adverse histories. Micro-aggressions and discrimination in MOUD practice can negatively impact treatment and recovery from substance use disorders. Therefore, it is essential for practitioners to have a greater understanding of this minority population.

This webinar aims to offer a comprehensive update on kratom, a botanical increasingly prevalent among the US population. There is a significant knowledge gap concerning the intersection of its purported therapeutic benefits and associated risks, including the potential for overdose and addiction. Understanding the current literature on kratom’s use as a harm reduction tool by those with opioid addiction, as well as the toxicities associated with available kratom products in the United States, is crucial. Additionally, we will explore the risk of developing kratom addiction and strategies for effective management. Clinicians will gain the necessary knowledge to engage in informed discussions with kratom users and implement evidence-based treatment approaches for those who develop addiction.

Join our 4-session online case-based learning collaborative series focused on treating opioid use disorder. Delve into best practices on Hospital Based Approaches to OUD and explore real-world cases provided by addiction experts, applying knowledge to practical situations. Each session is presented live online and spans 1.5 hours.

Throughout this webinar, attendees will be introduced to the foundational aspects of creating and sustaining productive community-based research partnerships. We will highlight successful case studies and models that demonstrate the practical application of these collaborations, showcasing how they can lead to the development of innovative, evidence-based treatment strategies specifically tailored for women. Key discussions will include case examples such as the integration of exercise and wellness programs and the enhancement of peer support efforts, illustrating the diverse ways in which partnerships can enrich treatment interventions. However, the primary focus will remain on the overarching strategies and principles that guide these successful collaborations. Designed for social workers, treatment professionals, researchers, and advocates, this webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster meaningful collaborations that can significantly impact women’s recovery journeys. Join us to learn how you can contribute to advancing women’s substance use disorder treatment through the power of community-based research partnerships.

The OUD Cascade of Care is a public health framework for monitoring population-level outcomes with an emphasis on MOUD initiation and retention. Buprenorphine treatment can be tailored under the Cascade framework based on patient risk level. For instance, patients with active fentanyl use who are naïve to buprenorphine often need more intensive services early in treatment compared to patients entering care already on buprenorphine, whether prescribed or otherwise.

Join our 4-session online case-based learning collaborative series focused on treating opioid use disorder. Delve into best practices on Hospital Based Approaches to OUD and explore real-world cases provided by addiction experts, applying knowledge to practical situations. Each session is presented live online and spans 1.5 hours.

Join our 4-session online case-based learning collaborative series focused on treating opioid use disorder. Delve into best practices on OUD and Pregnancy and explore real-world cases provided by addiction experts, applying knowledge to practical situations. Each session is presented live online and spans 1.5 hours.

Drawing on research and practice experience from both a social work and adolescent medicine perspective, this webinar will present research, best practices and developmental considerations when working with adolescent young women whose lives may interact with the juvenile justice system or courts. The presentation will start with research contrasting current adolescent substance use trends post-COVID with trends in a recent sample of young adolescent women who are justice involved, while highlighting the unique needs of these youth based on prior research. An adolescent medicine perspective will then be provided concerning the risks of pregnancy and HIV/STI and best practices and considerations with this population. Current gender-responsive interventions for this population will be described, with a specific focus on the development and testing of the CHOICES-TEEN intervention, a bundled risk reduction Telehealth intervention designed to reduce the risks of substance-exposed pregnancy (alcohol and marijuana) and HIV/STI.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 111,000 people died from a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending last September. Unhoused individuals are especially at risk of overdose deaths. Recent studies show that of people experiencing homelessness, drug-overdose accounted for 1 in 4 deaths. As drug-related overdose deaths continue to rise, the need for innovative, early intervention and harm-reducing services are especially relevant. Programs across the country have begun to develop strategies to reduce harm in these at-risk populations. Come join us as we profile one such program that is focused on providing life-saving medications and interventions to unhoused populations.

This webinar will explore the use of arts and critical dialogue in addressing racism, sexism, and classism in substance use disorder treatment. The speakers will briefly describe the existing literature and then offer an example of how art and critical dialogue was used as a part of a substance use disorder evidence-based intervention.