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Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2025
We invite you to join us at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for our annual Substance Use Disorder conference.
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Attend this conference on substance use disorders to hear the latest research and find guidance that enhances your care for patients.
Substance use disorders are complex and have a huge impact on patients, families and communities They challenge even experienced health care professionals to stay current with evolving guidelines. And they are seen and treated across all professions, disciplines and practice settings. This includes primary care, psychiatry, social work, psychology, family practice, nursing and more.
That's why our agenda focuses on a broad update across the spectrum of substance use disorders. Sessions cover everything from neuroscience and developmental perspectives all the way through recovery-oriented systems of care. Our faculty share their experience as both clinical caregivers and research experts. They make time to answer questions and help you find solutions for complex conditions.
Pricing
MDs/Doctoral-Level Professionals
Early Bird Registration (before January 1, 2025) $995
Regular Registration (after January 1, 2025): $1095.00
Other Professionals or Trainees
Early Bird Registration (before January 1, 2025) $895
Regular Registration (after January 1, 2025): $995.00
PRINTED SYLLABUS Price: $65.00
The conference syllabus is a printed book with all slide presentations and space to take notes adjacent to each slide.Please note, all syllabus purchases are non-refundable and non-shippable and must be picked up onsite at the conference.
E-SYLLABUS
As an alternative to purchasing a conference syllabus, we provide all attendees with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format prior to the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative and helps keep costs lower for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference.
Cancellation Policy
A refund minus a $100.00 administrative fee will be issued for refund requests received by January 1, 2025. Payments made may not be applied to future conferences or other educational activities. There are no exceptions to these policies.
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Target Audience
This program is intended for:
- General and Family Physicians
- Psychiatrists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
Learning Objectives
Our conference lets you engage dozens of renowned clinician-researchers, get your clinical questions answered, and translate enhanced knowledge into optimal patient care.
Here are some of the ways that participants plan to change their clinical practice as a result of attending our conference:
- Describe the best practices for treatment of substance use disorders
- Discuss how to properly screen and diagnose substance use disorders
- List rational, evidence based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies for patients with substance use disorders
- Assess relative utility and strengths of recovery oriented models of care
- Assess and treat patients with co-morbid substance use, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, pain, and infectious diseases.
- Discuss how to manage complicated withdrawal
- Utilize motivational interviewing, CBT and contingency management techniques when working with patients suffering from substance use disorders
- Describe the effects of and interventions for marijuana and synthetics
- List the different approaches and challenges associated with opioid, alcohol and nicotine treatment
- Discuss the challenges associated with identification and management of substance use disorders in the emergency department
Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update
February 17-19, 2025
Lake Buena Vista, FL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
8:00 – 8:05 AM Welcome & Introduction
David H. Rubin, MD
MODULE TOPIC 1: NEUROSCIENCE
8:05 – 8:25 AM Neurobiology of Addiction
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
8:25 - 8:45 AM Genetics of Substance Use Disorders
Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD
MODULE TOPIC 2: ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE
8:45– 9:05 AM Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Part I
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
9:05 – 9:25 AM Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Part II
Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD
9:25 – 9:45 AM ADHD
Timothy Wilens, MD
9:45 – 10:15 AM Panel Discussion
Moderator: David H. Rubin, MD
Panelists: Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD, Timothy E. Wilens, MD
10:15 – 10:35 AM Break
MODULE TOPIC 3: FROM ATHLETICS TO CARE DELIVERY
10:35 – 10:55 AM Athletes and Substance Use Disorders
Timothy Wilens, MD
10:55 – 11:15 AM Advocacy and Regulatory Updates
Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
11:15 – 11:35 AM Benzodiazepines & Addiction
Timothy Wilens, MD
11:35 – 11:55 AM Polysubstance Use Cases
Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
11:55 – 12:25 PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Timothy E. Wilens, MD
Panelists: Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE, Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
12:25 – 1:25 PM Lunch Break
MODULE TOPIC 4: OPIOIDS
1:25 – 1:45 PM Buprenorphine 101
Jessica Gray, MD
1:45 – 2:05 PM Novel Buprenorphine Strategies
Laura Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
2:05 – 2:25 PM Naltrexone Intramuscular
Jessica Gray, MD
2:25 – 2:45 PM Methadone
Laura Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
2:45 – 3:05 PM Break
3:05 – 3:35 PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
Panelist: Jessica Gray, MD
MODULE TOPIC 5: PAIN, WOMEN & ADDICTION
3:35 – 3:55 PM Pain
Jessica Gray, MD
3:55 – 4:15 PM Pregnancy
Jessica Gray, MD
4:15 – 4:35 PM Women & Addiction
Jessica Gray, MD
4:35 – 5:05 PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM,
Panelist: Jessica Gray, MD
5:05 PM Adjourn
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
8:00 – 8:05 AM Welcome & Introduction
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
MODULE TOPIC 6: TREATMENT IN CONTINUING CARE
8:05 – 8:25 AM Motivational Interviewing
James Mckowen, PhD
8:25 – 8:45 AM CBT
James Mckowen, PhD
8:45 – 9:05 AM DBT or Acceptance Therapy or Other Therapy
James Mckowen, PhD
9:05 – 9:25 AM Discrimination & Disparities
Abigail Judge, MD
9:25 – 9:55 AM Panel Discussion
Moderator: David H. Rubin, MD
Panelists: Abigail Judge, MD, James Mckowen, PhD
9:55 – 10:15 AM Break
MODULE TOPIC 7: CANNABIS & PSYCHEDELICS
10:15 – 10:35 AM Cannabis 101
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
10:35 – 10:55 AM Cannabis 102
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
10:55 – 11:15 AM Clinical Management
Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD
11:15 – 11:35 AM Psychedelics
Timothy E. Wilens, MD
11:35 – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD
Panelist: Timothy E. Wilens, MD
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
MODULE TOPIC 8: COMORBIDITY I – SUBSTANCE USE, TRAUMA AND SEX TRAFFICKING
1:00 – 1:20 PM Trauma 101
Abigail Judge, PhD
1:20 – 1:40 PM Trauma 102
Abigail Judge, PhD
1:40 – 2:00 PM The Intersection between Substance Use and Sex Trafficking
Abigail Judge, PhD
2:00 – 2:30 PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Timothy E. Wilens, MD
Panelist: Abigail Judge, PhD
2:30 PM Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
8:00 – 8:05 AM Welcome & Introduction
David Rubin, MD
MODULE TOPIC 9: STIMULANTS & NICOTINE
8:05 – 8:25 AM Cocaine
Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
8:25 – 8:45 AM Methamphetamine
Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
8:45 – 9:05 PM Nicotine
Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
MODULE TOPIC 10: RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES
9:05 – 9:35 AM Peer Support and Residential Communities
Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
9:35 – 10:05 AM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
Panelist: Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
10:05 – 10:25 AM Break
MODULE TOPIC 11: ALCOHOL & COMORBIDITY
10:25 – 10:45 AM Alcohol: Assessment and Maintenance Medications
Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
10:45 – 11:05 AM Inpatient & Outpatient Medically Managed Withdrawal
Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
11:05 – 11:25 AM Anxiety & Mood
Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
11:25 – 11:45 AM Managing Insomnia in Substance Use Disorders
Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
11:45 – 12:15 PM Panel Discussion
Moderator: Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
Panelists: Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
12:15 PM Adjourn
Join us at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for our Annual Substance Use Disorder Conference
Victorian elegance meets modern sophistication at this lavish Disney Resort hotel. Unwind outdoors, indulge in a luxurious massage and watch evening fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle. Just one stop to Magic Kingdom Park on the complimentary Resort Monorail, this timeless Victorian-style marvel evokes Palm Beach’s golden era.
We have arranged a special discounted rate for our valued Substance User Disorder 2025 attendees. Please note, discount hotel room reservations can only be honored for those that register for the course. Once you register for the course, you will receive a hotel booking link for the discounted rates. Rooms booked without an accompanying MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital) course registration are subject to cancellation.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa $385.00 per night
Reservation Cut-Off Date: January 17, 2025
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