Jesse Higgins RN MSN PMHNP

Older Adult ECHO: Responsive Care for Aging Adults with SUD | Anxious Aging: Practical Tools for Recognition and Relief

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 14, 2025, presentation, Anxious Aging: Practical Tools for Recognition and Relief, part of the Older Adult ECHO: Responsive Care for Aging Adults with SUD. Presented by Jesse Higgins, RN, MSN, PMHNP. Video Podcast

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Talking with Teens about Cannabis: A Resource Guide for Service Providers working with Adolescents

This science-informed toolkit provides information and talking points for healthcare teams when addressing cannabis use with their adolescent patients and affected families. The toolkit includes information on how to engage in conversation with adolescents, drawing on concepts from Motivational Interviewing, tips for responding to misperceptions about cannabis, a guide for parents/caregivers, a fact sheet, and

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Supporting Parents and Guardians with Alcohol Use Disorder: Strategies to Promote Recovery and Family Well-Being

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the July 11, 2025, presentation “Supporting Parents and Guardians with Alcohol Use Disorder: Strategies to Promote Recovery and Family Well-Being” presented by Jesse Higgins, RN, MSN, PMHNP. PowerPoint Presentation Podcast

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Invisible: Older Adults and SUD Geriatric Teams

Although substance use disorders are frequently associated with young to mid-adulthood, they are prevalent and becoming more prevalent in the older adult population. Yet, this vulnerable population is under-identified and not treated. Through a case presentation, this panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of addressing SUD to build a comprehensive care system across the

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