Presenter: Gordon Smith, Esq. Join the ME SUD Learning Community in conversation with Gordon Smith, Director of Opioid Response. Dr. Lisa Letourneau will be conducting the interview.
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Presenter: Nicolette Centanni, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, BCPP Tianeptine, often termed “gas station heroin” is an antidepressant approved in other countries. Over the past few years, it has become a substance of misuse in the US. We will discuss the pharmacology of tianeptine and how it relates to clinical and therapeutic effects. In addition, we will
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Presenter: Chrystal Fullen, Psy.D Substance use can affect cognition during intoxication, withdrawal, and long-term recovery, sometimes resulting in persistent cognitive impairment. This presentation reviews the cognitive effects of commonly used substances, mild vs major neurocognitive disorder, and neurological risks such as hypoxic brain injury, TBI, stroke, and dementia. Participants will also learn practical approaches to
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Join Sara E. Wakeman, MD as she presents Innovation in Opiod Disorder Treatment. Learning objectives: Understand the epidemiology of the opioid overdose crisis Describe effective treatments for opioid use disorder Detail innovative approaches to starting medications for opioid use disorder
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Please join Alane O’Connor, DNP and Kara Kaikini, MS, IBCLC, as they discuss the Guidelines for the Use of Human Milk in the Context of Substance Use Disorder Description: Breastfeeding initiation rates are significantly lower in pregnant women with substance use disorder (SUD). While prenatal intention to breastfeed is often high in women receiving SUD
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Please join Erik Lamoreau, LADC, CCS, as he discusses creating a recovery center in rural communities. Learning Objectives: How to leverage support in the community? Functionality of the center and volunteers. Creating long-term sustainability of the center. Moving Beyond recovery center to other community-based recovery resources.
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Please join Nicolette Centanni, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, BCPP, as she explores overdose reversal medications in this PMP Series. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify what overdose reversal medications are currently available 2. Describe how overdose reversal medications counteract the effects of opioids in the body 3. Discuss differences and similarities in overdose reversal medications and common scenarios
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Please join Nicolette Centanni, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, BCPP, who will discuss Methadone Safety and Current Dosing in Opioid Use Disorder. Learning Objectives: Review a brief history of methadone for OUD in the United States Discuss the mechanism of action and safety of methadone Evaluate current literature pertaining to rapid methadone titration
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In this presentation Robert Lawlor Jr. MS-ADPP, MS, BSCJ provides an overview of the current illicit drug environment, with a focus on emerging trends, common adulterants, and the growing risks they create for both public health and public safety. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how today’s drug supply is changing and why awareness
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Join Courtney Pladsen, DNP, FNP, RN, and Kate Russell Woodworth, MD, MPH, FAAP, as they explore the intersection of infectious disease and substance use in Maine and discuss strategies to improve screening, prevention, and care. Learning Objectives: Recognize current infectious disease trends and common co-infections (HIV, HCV, HBV, STIs) among patients with substance use disorder
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