4th Annual UCSF Addiction CME Conference: Enhancing Care for Patients with Substance Use Disorders

The 4th Annual UCSF Addiction CME Conference is designed to improve the core competency of medical teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ultimately enhancing care for patients struggling with drug use. This hybrid conference offers attendees the flexibility to participate in person or virtually.

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Associates (PAs)

Comprehensive Topics Covered

• Keynote address from a person with lived experience of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• SUD as a brain disease: Understanding the complexities of addiction
• Opioid Use Disorder 101: Buprenorphine and Methadone inductions, including complicated cases
• Alcohol Use Disorder: Diagnosis and treatment strategies
• Benzodiazepine use Disorder and withdrawal management
• Stimulant Use disorder: Addressing the rising epidemic
• Adolescents with SUD: Unique challenges and considerations
• Pregnancy and SUDs: Providing comprehensive care
• Hospital-Based care for patients with SUDs: Best practices and evidence-based approaches
• Documentation in caring for patients with SUDs: Mastering the art of accurate and thorough documentation

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Accurately diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs)
• Identify evidence-based treatments for opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders
• Apply knowledge to clinical cases of patients with substance use disorders

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