Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
Strengthening Community-Based Prevention: Strategies for Addressing Substance Misuse in Alabama
  • COACH
  • 3.60 ABN
  • 3.00 ABSWE
  • 3.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 3.00 ACPE Technician
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 3.00 BDEA
06/30/2026
$0.00
This three-hour continuing education program equips Alabama’s mental health, healthcare, and community-based professionals with practical strategies to strengthen substance misuse prevention efforts. Through a combination of presentations and interactive breakout sessions, participants will explore current drug trends, medical cannabis considerations, and naloxone use alongside critical prevention competencies such as reducing stigma, understanding community norms, and applying accessible tools for data collection and evaluation.
Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder: Clinical Effectiveness, Safety, and Access
  • COACH
  • 1.00 ABN
  • 1.00 ABSWE
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 BDEA
08/12/2026
$0.00
Buprenorphine is a cornerstone medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) and plays a critical role in reducing overdose risk and improving treatment retention. This session provides an overview of buprenorphine’s pharmacology, effectiveness, and role within evidence-based OUD treatment. Participants will review initiation strategies, maintenance therapy, and considerations for special populations. The session will also explore safety issues, diversion concerns, stigma, regulatory changes, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient access and outcomes.

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