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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/29/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Join us on Monday, September 29th 1:00 - 2:30pm for a webinar discussing best practices and approaches for screening and evaluating patient alcohol use and readiness to change in the outpatient and urgent care settings.
Alcohol Use in Healthcare: From Awareness to Action - Practical Approaches for Providers
Host: Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine
Monday, September 29, 2025 | 1:00-2:30PM ET
Live Webinar
Overview
This live webinar will discuss best practices and approaches for screening and evaluating patient alcohol use and readiness to change in the outpatient and urgent care settings. It will emphasize the need of interprofessional participation in alcohol use screening and will present models and implementation strategies for healthcare professionals to consider.
This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills; Medical Knowledge and Professionalism.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe why interprofessional alcohol use screening and treatment of AUD in outpatient and urgent care settings is important for patient care and public health.
- Understand a novel and successful evidence-based outpatient care model of education and quality improvement to support and empower health care professionals (HCPs) to address the risk of alcohol consumption and AUD among patients.
- Apply best practice approaches for screening and evaluating patients’ alcohol use and readiness to change including the following approaches: TIC, destigmatizing languageand behavior, MI and cultural humility.
- List the medications for AUD.
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 1H79TI086771-02 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: 09/29/2025
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
- Attend Virtual Live Webinar - Monday September 29th, 2025 session.
- Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
- Click Complete GRPA 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 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 PCSS-MAUD Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
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Brendan Prast, MD, MPH
Brendan Prast is a Family and Preventive Medicine physician at MaineHealth Primary Care in Sanford, Maine, and is appointed as clinical faculty at MaineHealth Institute for Research. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine for Tufts University School of Medicine and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He serves on the Advisory Committee of the Lunder Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine Time to Ask Advisory Committee where he provides guidance as a subject matter expert on Alcohol Use Disorder.
He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and completed his family medicine residency and general preventive medicine fellowship at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland. In addition, he completed a Masters of Public Health at the University of New England. His career interests include disease prevention, substance use disorders, immigrant healthcare, and population-based research. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Maine Academy of Family Physicians and is the immediate past president of the American Heart Association in Maine
Labrini Nelligan, MS
Labrini I. Nelligan serves as Executive Director, Lunder Learning Partnerships at the Peter L. Slavin, MD Academy for Applied Learning in Health Care at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Labrini is responsible for a portfolio of institutional activities to advance the programs managed by the Office of the Chief Learning Officer. Areas of focus for Labrini include strategic planning and integration; educational partnerships and strategy; communications outreach and community affairs; and business development and fundraising.
Since 2012, Labrini has served as the Executive Director of the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine (Lunder-Dineen), a one-of-a-kind health education/quality improvement program that links MGH with a neighboring state. Lunder-Dineen is charged with improving the health of Maine residents by addressing gaps in continuing education and public health by advancing the skills and expertise of health care professionals in these areas. Signature programs include: the Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program, the MOTIVATE program on oral health for older adults and the Time to Ask program on unhealthy alcohol use, all of which have captured national attention for their innovative, interprofessional approach to addressing health education gaps. As of 2025, over 150 organizations across settings in Maine have participated in Lunder-Dineen programs.
Denise O’Connell, MSW, LCSW, CCM
Denise O’Connell, MSW, LCSW, CCM is the Associate Director of the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine, a program of Massachusetts General Hospital and the Peter L. Slavin, MD Academy for Applied Learning in Health Care. With decades of experience working directly with and leading healthcare providers across care settings, for the past 15 years, Denise has specialized in coaching teams on integrating evidence-based approaches to alcohol screening and intervention into their practice through innovative online learning and a review of practice support tools. The lessons and strategies from this work have informed and strengthened other public health and professional development education programs she leads.
A licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager, Denise has been a principle at Lunder-Dineen since 2011, developing stakeholder-informed professional development programs that address critical public health challenges. Her role combines relationship-building with coaching and implementation support to optimize program impact in diverse healthcare settings.
Denise is a recognized presenter at national, regional, and local forums and a co-author of scholarly publications related to health education and program outcomes. She is a past president of the Maine Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care and a two-time recipient of their Social Work Leader of the Year Award. Currently, she contributes her expertise to the Maine Nurse Action Coalition, statewide alcohol prevention workgroups, and serves on the board of Unlimited Solutions.
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Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 1-hour module equips you with the knowledge and skills to deliver evidence-based, collaborative, and ethical care for individuals with alcohol use disorder in carceral settings, from early identification and treatment to continuity of care upon reentry.
Integrating Alcohol Use Disorder Assessment and Treatment into Carceral Settings
Online Module
Created: September 2025
Overview
In this module, you gain essential insights into managing alcohol use disorder (AUD) in carceral settings. You learn to apply evidence-based practices and develop the skills needed to improve patient outcomes during incarceration. You explore the importance of early identification, appropriate use of medications within institutional constraints, and the management of co-occurring conditions. The module helps you understand how to collaborate effectively with both healthcare and non-healthcare staff by clarifying the roles of all stakeholders involved in comprehensive care. You also examine key ethical considerations and the value of an interdisciplinary approach to assessment, treatment, and continuity of care upon reentry. As you apply these skills in your practice, remember that providing effective, compassionate care for incarcerated individuals with AUD can lead to meaningful and lasting improvements in their health and rehabilitation.
The target audience for this activity includes all clinical healthcare professionals.
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:
- Describe the prevalence and epidemiology of alcohol use disorder (AUD) as well as person-first language and other preferred terminology in regard to carceral settings.
- Select and apply evidence-based screening and assessment tools for identifying AUD in carceral populations.
- Review the range of differential diagnosis, which includes both acute and long-term conditions related to AUD, such as withdrawal, delirium from other causes, and other medical or mental health conditions.
- Recognize the effectiveness of medications, the appropriate timing of their administration, and demonstrate the ability to safely prescribe medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in carceral settings.
- Determine counseling strategies for discussing MAUD and other AUD treatments with patients.
- Identify effective collaborative approaches when working with interdisciplinary teams to develop and deliver comprehensive treatment plans as well as address contextual challenges of alcohol use disorder in carceral settings.
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 1H79TI086771-02 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 pcssmaud@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
- Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
- Click View Course to complete the on-demand module.
- Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
- Click Complete GPRA Survey to complete the SAMHSA GPRA Survey.
- 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 Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable presenter 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.
- For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Required for Pharmacists)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.
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Dionne Hart, MD, DFAPA, FASAM, CCHP-MH
Danielle Kushner, MD
Helen Jack, MD
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: 1.0 Credits
- Nurses & NPs: 1.0 Nursing Contact Hours
- PAs: 1.0 Credits
- Pharmacology Hour: .25
- Pharmacists: 1.0 Credits
- Social Workers: 1.0 Credits
- Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.0 Credits
- Certified Counselors: 1.0 NBCC Contact Hour
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®*: 1.0 Lifelong Learning
- ABIM MOC Points: 1.0 Medical Knowledge | 1.0 Patient Safety
- ABP MOC: 1.0 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
- ABS Continuing Certification: 1.0 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.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 75-minute case-based discussion led by psychologist Marilyn L. Sampilo explores the current landscape of adolescent alcohol use and key clinical considerations for treating adolescents, including evidence-based interventions and medications for alcohol use disorder.
Alcohol Use Disorder and Adolescence: Key Facts and Considerations
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Recorded: August 20, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
This 75-minute case-based discussion led by Marilyn L. Sampilo, PhD, MPH delves into the evolving landscape of adolescent alcohol use. This session highlights key clinical considerations, reviews evidence-based interventions, and explores emerging research on medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) in youth populations. Participants gain practical insights through case based discussion to practice effective, developmentally appropriate care for adolescents with AUD.
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate-level activity includes: All healthcare professionals.
The AGCME Competencies include: Systems Based Practice, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, and Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe the current landscape of alcohol use among adolescents
- Explain key considerations when working with adolescents using alcohol
- Outline interventions for alcohol use disorder among adolescents
- Discuss the current evidence for MAUD with adolescents
Open Registration: 09/03/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
- Click View On-Demand Session to watch the course.
- Click Complete GPRA 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 PCSS-MAUD Learning Center, clicking Dashboard, and clicking Transcript/Achievements.
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Marilyn L. Sampilo, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Child Psychology)
Northwestern University
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.
This activity is not for credit.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 30-minute case-based discussion led by Domonique Rice explores legal, systemic, and trauma-informed approaches to youth alcohol use in rural communities.
Legal Challenges and Alcohol Use Among Rural Youth
Host: National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Recorded: August 20, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
This 30-minute case-based discussion led by Domonique Rice, Ph.D., IMFT-S focuses on the complex legal and systemic challenges surrounding youth alcohol use in rural communities. Through real-world scenarios, participants will explore the intersecting roles of juvenile justice and child welfare systems in addressing underage drinking and post-release care. The session emphasizes trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-systems strategies to support youth and families effectively.
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate-level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals.
The AGCME Competencies include: Systems Based Practice, Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Patient Care.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Identify legal and systemic challenges associated with youth alcohol use in rural settings.
- Analyze the intersecting roles of juvenile justice and child welfare systems in managing underage drinking and post-release care.
- Apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-systems strategies to real-world case scenarios.
Open Registration: 08/29/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
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Domonique Rice, Ph.D., IMFT-S
Director, Practice Improvement & Consulting
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 75-minute case-based discussion led by Dr. Serena Wadhwa addresses the challenges healthcare professionals with AUD face, highlighting gaps in support and exploring practical solutions for both individuals living with AUD and those who support them.
Healthcare Professionals with Alcohol Use Disorder
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Recorded: August 7, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
This 75-minute case-based discussion led by Dr. Serena Wadhwa, Psy D., LCPC, CADC focuses on common challenges healthcare professionals who struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) often face within the professional world of their occupations, finding treatment and finding support. The presentation explores gaps, potential solutions, and provides ideas for professionals who struggle with AUD and for the individuals who want to support them.
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate-level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals.
The AGCME Competencies include: Interpersonal and Communication Skills and Professionalism
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe two ways self and public stigma affect healthcare professionals with AUD who seek help.
- Explain the significance of state and federal laws on confidentiality and reporting when seeking help for impairment.
- Recognize two gaps in the science-to-practice model related to treatment and recovery support for healthcare professionals.
- Identify two key resources available to support healthcare professionals seeking treatment and recovery.
Open Registration: 06/17/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
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Serena Wadhwa, PsyD, LCPC, CADC (IL)
Licensed Counselor
Private Practice
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This webinar explores the distinct patterns and trends of alcohol use among adolescents, offering clinical approaches and treatment strategies tailored to this critical stage of development.
Understanding and Addressing Youth Alcohol Use
Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Recorded: July 29, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
This webinar explores the impact of alcohol use during adolescence, a critical period of development, and highlights clinical strategies for addressing youth alcohol use disorder. Learners will examine current trends, identify associated risks and adverse outcomes, and gain practical knowledge of evidence-based screening, assessment, and psychosocial interventions. The session also addresses the limited role of pharmacotherapy in treating adolescent AUD, offering guidance on its cautious application.
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals.
The ACGME Competencies include: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, and Systems-based Practice
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Describe brain changes that occur during adolescent development
- Indicate adverse outcomes associated with youth alcohol use
- Summarize trends in the rates of youth alcohol use
- Describe evidence-based clinical approaches for youth alcohol disorder
Open Registration: 08/11/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
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Dr. Kevin Gray
Medical University of South Carolina
As Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Gray is dedicated to accelerating growth, collaboration, and impact across the tripartite missions of patient care, education, and research. Nationally, he serves in senior leadership roles with the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Within MUSC, his leadership has spanned division, department, college, and university roles. Complementing his work as an active clinician, educator, and mentor, Dr. Gray’s highly collaborative and productive program of clinical research—continuously supported by the National Institutes of Health throughout his career—is focused on understanding and addressing youth substance use and mental health. This work has yielded national and international acclaim, reinforcing MUSC’s strong standing on the world stage.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This webinar explores the unique challenges of treating AUD and managing withdrawal in rural settings, presents strategies for overcoming these barriers, and highlights the role of telemedicine in improving care.
Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder in Rural Populations
Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Recorded: July 22, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
This webinar explores the unique challenges of treating AUD and managing withdrawal in rural setting and presents options that providers have for overcoming these barriers. It details strategies for navigating limited resources and highlights the importance of shared decision-making with patients and recognizing high-risk scenarios. It also highlights the role of telemedicine in improving care and mitigating care-seeking barriers in rural settings.
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals.
The ACGME Competencies include: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, and Systems-based Practice.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
1. Understand approaches to treatment of AUD in rural settings
2. Navigate the limited resources for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal
3. Describe tools that mitigate barriers in the treatment for this population
4. Identify how challenges in technology can be improved for patients
Open Registration: 08/05/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
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Greg Greenberg, MD, FASAM
Since finishing his family medicine residency in 2004, Greg Greenberg has worked as a family physician with medically underserved populations, in emergency medicine, as a hospitalist, and as an addiction medicine physician. As a board certified addiction medicine specialist, Dr. Greenberg is medical director of a tribal owned opioid treatment (OTP) in Ukiah, CA and is Chief Medical Officer for a group that will manage tribally owned OTPs that will be opening in San Diego, Tacoma, and Riverside County.
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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.
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Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 1.5-hour online module enhances learners ability to assess, diagnose, and treat alcohol use disorder in pregnant and postpartum women.
Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Online Module
Created: July 2025
Overview
This 1.5-hour module is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their ability to assess, diagnose, and treat alcohol use disorder in pregnant and postpartum women. With significant rates of alcohol use during pregnancy, this course addresses the need for evidence-based, patient-centered care to manage AUD and its risks to pregnant women and family’s health. Participants will learn about medication safety, universal screening for alcohol use, strategies to reduce alcohol use and associated risks, and the risks of untreated AUD, including long-term developmental effects on children. The course emphasizes reducing stigma, addressing legal and ethical concerns, and caring for postpartum patients.
The target audience for this activity includes all clinical healthcare professionals.
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:
- Describe the epidemiology of alcohol use disorder (AUD) during pregnancy.
- Implement evidence-based screening tools for alcohol and co-occurring substance use in pregnant women.
- Review current evidence on medication for addiction treatment options in pregnancy.
- Address the legal, ethical, and stigma-related challenges in treating AUD during pregnancy.
- Describe how to effectively manage alcohol withdrawal in pregnant and postpartum women.
- Apply evidence-based strategies for managing alcohol use disorder in postpartum patients.
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 pcssmaud@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
- Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
- Click View Course to complete the on-demand module.
- Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 2 out of 3 questions correctly.
- Click Complete GPRA Survey to complete the SAMHSA GPRA Survey.
- 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 Complete Evaluation - Presenters to provide valuable presenter 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.
- For Pharmacists ONLY: Complete the task entitled "Enter Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information (Required for Pharmacists)". Pharmacists must claim credit and provide their eProfile ID and Birthdate via the Pharmacist CPE Monitor Information survey within 30 days of completing the activity. ASAM will not report CPE Credits claimed 30+ days after activity completion to ACPE. ASAM will not report CPE Credits without accurate and complete information. Courses offering CPE Credit will indicate the amount of credit available for pharmacists on the Credits & Disclosure Tab.
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Mishka Terplan, MD, MPH, FACOG, DFASAM
Dr. Mishka Terplan is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as in Addiction Medicine. His primary clinical, research, public health, and advocacy interests lie along the intersections of reproductive and behavioral health. He is Medical Director at Friends Research Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of California, San Francisco, where he is a Substance Use Warmline clinician. Dr. Terplan has spoken at local high schools, before the United States Congress, and is internationally recognized as an expert in the care of pregnant and parenting women who use drugs.
Caitlin Martin, MD, MPH, FACOG, FASAM
Dr. Caitlin Eileen Martin is an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She received her B.S. at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, followed by degrees in Public Health and Medicine from Johns Hopkins. She completed her residency in OBGYN at UNC Chapel Hill. As a board-certified physician in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Addiction Medicine, she cares for women with substance use disorders throughout their lifespan with the VCU OB MOTIVATE program that provides addiction and OBGYN treatment with wrap-around services to pregnant and parenting women. As a physician-scientist, her research aims to advance the evidence base informing the improvement of substance use disorder treatments via tailoring them to individuals’ biopsychosocial needs and precision medicine approaches.
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 Credits
- Nurses & NPs: 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours
- PAs: 1.5 Credits
- Pharmacists: 1.5 Credits
- Social Workers: 1.5 Credits
- Interprofessional Continuing Education: 1.5 Credits
- Certified Counselors: 1.5 NBCC Contact Hours
- NAADAC: 1.5 Credits
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
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.
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- Administrative Staff - Free!
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- PhD - Free!
- Nurse (MSN, LPN, RN, LVN) - Free!
- Nurse Practitioner (APRN, DNP) - Free!
- Pharmacist (PharmD) - Free!
- Physician (MD) - Free!
- Physician (DO) - Free!
- Physician (MBBS) - Free!
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- Psychologist (PsyD) - Free!
- Social Worker (MSW, LCSW, LGSW) - Free!
- Student/Resident/Fellow - Free!
- Other - Free!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This 75-minute case-based discussion presented by Dr. Erica Heiman focuses on how to recognize the unique challenges and opportunities presented when treating patients with comorbid opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Comorbid Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder: Unique Challenges and Opportunities
Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
Recorded: June 11, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
This 75-minute case-based discussion presented by Dr. Erica Heiman focuses on how to recognize the unique challenges and opportunities presented when treating patients with comorbid opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. The training uses both didactic and case presentation allowing participants to apply the strategies that are discussed
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate-level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals.
The AGCME Competencies include: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Professionalism
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
1. Review treatments for AUD and OUD individually.
2. Review special considerations for AUD and OUD when they are comorbid.
3. Review treatment of coinciding alcohol and opioid withdrawal.
Open Registration: 06/17/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
- Click View On-Demand Session to watch the course.
- Click Complete GPRA 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.
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Erica Heiman
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.
This activity is not for credit.
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- Counselor (CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP, LPC, LMHC NCC, etc.) - Free!
- PhD - Free!
- Nurse (MSN, LPN, RN, LVN) - Free!
- Nurse Practitioner (APRN, DNP) - Free!
- Pharmacist (PharmD) - Free!
- Physician (MD) - Free!
- Physician (DO) - Free!
- Physician (MBBS) - Free!
- Physician Associate (PA-C) - Free!
- Psychologist (PsyD) - Free!
- Social Worker (MSW, LCSW, LGSW) - Free!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This training discusses the most common symptoms of PAWS as well as different pharmacological treatments and therapeutic interventions to manage it.
Post-acute Withdrawal
Host: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Recorded: May 28, 2025
Enduring TrainingOverview
Post–acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a constellation of symptoms that presents in individuals with a history of physiological dependence on alcohol that can last for months to years after the acute withdrawal period. This training discusses the most common symptoms of PAWS as well as different pharmacological treatments and therapeutic interventions to manage it.
This course is not eligible for credit.
The target audience for this intermediate level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals.
The ACGME Competencies include: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Professionalism.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, learners will be able to:
- Define post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) including the timing and duration of symptom presentation
- Recognize at least two of the most common symptoms associated with post-acute alcohol withdrawal
- Identify two pharmacological treatments for the management of PAWS symptoms
- Describe two therapeutic interventions that may reduce symptom severity
Open Registration: 06/09/2025 - 08/30/2027
Close Access Date: 09/30/2027
Instructions
- Click on the Contents tab to begin this activity.
- 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.
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For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please check the FAQ page, or contact pcss@asam.org.
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.
This activity is not for credit.
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Register
- Administrative Staff - Free!
- Counselor (CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP, LPC, LMHC NCC, etc.) - Free!
- PhD - Free!
- Nurse (MSN, LPN, RN, LVN) - Free!
- Nurse Practitioner (APRN, DNP) - Free!
- Pharmacist (PharmD) - Free!
- Physician (MD) - Free!
- Physician (DO) - Free!
- Physician (MBBS) - Free!
- Physician Associate (PA-C) - Free!
- Psychologist (PsyD) - Free!
- Social Worker (MSW, LCSW, LGSW) - Free!
- Student/Resident/Fellow - Free!
- Other - Free!
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