Recovery Focused Practice Conference

$35 – in person attendance (virtual attendance is not available)

This portion of the conference is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, social workers, and counselors. You do not have to register or be registered for the full Prescribing portion to attend this Friday morning session.

In Alabama, there is a concerning increase in deaths related to opioids, stimulants, synthetic drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. Unfortunately, these fatalities only represent a small part of the overall impact of substance misuse on Americans. The long-term consequences of substance misuse affects not only individuals, but also their families and communities. The evolving patterns of substance misuse, coupled with a growing incidence of polysubstance use, make the situation even more challenging. The surge in fentanyl use, combined substance misuse, and overdose deaths underscores the need for educational initiatives that enhance understanding of substance use disorders and improve the identification, treatment, and management of these conditions.

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the risk factors associated with addiction.
2. Discuss medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of opioid use disorder.
3. Examine the self-referral/recovery process for healthcare providers (PHP, Board of Nursing, etc.).
4. Describe the impact of resilience on opioid use.
5. Express the role of stigma in the opioid epidemic.
6. Recognize opioid use disorder as a chronic, relapsing disease for which there is treatment and recovery.
7. Describe various types of stigmas affecting people who use drugs and people in substance use treatment.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama through the joint providership of the Medical Foundation of Alabama and VitAL. The Medical Foundation of Alabama is accredited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statements

CME – The Medical Foundation of Alabama designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASBSWE – The University of Alabama, School of Social Work is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. 3.5 contact hours approved.

ABN – Per ABN Administrative Code § 610-X-10-.01(2), the Alabama Board of Nursing accepts continuing education that is awarded/accepted by another licensed healthcare entity such as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and contact hours by the Alabama Social Work Examiners Board. 3.5 credit hours approved.