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Clinicians of all backgrounds are encouraged to join us for this free, online, half-day conference on substance use disorders.
Addiction Medicine for the Non-Specialist offers approachable, practical, evidence-based insights on recognizing addiction and navigating evolving treatment options.
Whether you are new to the field or are simply seeking updated knowledge, you'll come away with practical, real-world tips you can implement immediately in your practice to become confident in effectively and compassionately treating your patients with substance use disorders.
Registration details coming soon!
Outcome Objectives
- Perform brief interventions using motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive behavior change regarding substance use.
- Identify unique considerations for substance use disorder diagnosis and treatment.
- Identify signs of overdose and implement emergency management protocols, including naloxone use.
Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity. All individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
CME Certificate Information
To receive a CME certificate, read/follow the instructions in the email you will receive from the UArizona CloudCME system (OR, sign into your account at cme.arizona.edu and go to MyCME > Evaluations and Certificates). After completing the evaluation, you will be able to view/print/download a CME certificate.