VIRTUAL REGISTRATION: Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2025

February 17, 2025 to February 19, 2025

We invite you to join us Virtually for our Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2025 Conference!

 

Please Note: The conference will be held in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Attend this conference virtually 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.

You will receive an email communication (to the email registered to your MGH Psychiatry Academy account) as we get closer to the conference date with details on the zoom instructions and attending virtually. 

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

Live Registration: 

The conference occurs live at Disney's Grand Floridian in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. For more information about in-person attendance and the venue, please visit our live registration page: 

Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2025 | Psychiatry Academy (mghcme.org)

E-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 18, 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

Accreditation Information:

In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.

16.5 Physicians                                                                                                                                                                                                         MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™.  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

16.5  Psychologists:

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 16.5 CE credit.

16.5 Nursing                                                                                                                                                                                                               MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 16.5 contact hours for nurses.

16.5 Social Workers                                                                                                                                                                                                  As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 16.5 clock hours for continuing education credits.

16.5 IPCE Credit                                                                                                                                                                                                         This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    McLean Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 16.50 Nursing Contact Hours

    Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.

    This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 16.50 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

  • 16.50 Social Workers

    The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

    This program has been approved for 16.50 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number

  • 16.50 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 16.50 Psychologists CE Credit

    The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This offering meets the criteria for 16.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

Registration opens: 
01/01/2023
Course closes: 
04/01/2025
Event starts: 
02/17/2025 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
02/19/2025 - 5:00pm EST
Cost:
$995.00
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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  

 

 

 

 

 

Course Directors: 
Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
David H. Rubin, MD
Thomas J. Spencer, MD 
Timothy E. Wilens, MD

Speakers:
Robert R. Althoff, MD, PhD
Justin Alves, RN, MSN, ACRN, CARN, CNE
Jessica Gray, MD
Abigail Judge, MD
Martha T. Kane, PhD
Laura G. Kehoe, MD, MPH, FASAM
Vinod Rao, MD, PhD
David H. Rubin, MD
Timothy E. Wilens, MD

Accreditation Information:

In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.

16.5 Physicians                                                                                                                                                                                                         MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™.  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

16.5  Psychologists:

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 16.5 CE credit.

16.5 Nursing                                                                                                                                                                                                               MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 16.5 contact hours for nurses.

16.5 Social Workers                                                                                                                                                                                                  As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 16.5 clock hours for continuing education credits.

16.5 IPCE Credit                                                                                                                                                                                                         This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    McLean Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 16.50 Nursing Contact Hours

    Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.

    This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 16.50 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.

  • 16.50 Social Workers

    The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers

    This program has been approved for 16.50 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number

  • 16.50 Participation

    This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.

    Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.

  • 16.50 Psychologists CE Credit

    The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    This offering meets the criteria for 16.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

Price

Cost:
$995.00
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Jointly Accredited Provider, Interprofessional Continuing Education

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, MGH Institute of Health Professions 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.  

 


16.00 Physicians

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

16.00 Nursing Contact Hours

MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 16.00 contact hours for nurses.

16.00 Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 16.00 clock hours for continuing education credits.

16.00 IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.