Drug Interactions & Safety at APNA 40th Annual Conference
3 sessions on drug interactions & safety · October 28–31, 2026, Phoenix, AZ. Compare drug interactions & safety at other meetings →
Wednesday, October 28
Lecture · Addictions/Substance Use
Medetomidine in the Fentanyl Era: Emergence of a Veterinary Sedative as a Novel Adulterant
Deborah Salani · Beatriz Valdes · Deana Goldin
Overview of medetomidine appearing as an adulterant in the fentanyl supply, its potency, and implications for overdose management. Pharmacology-eligible.
Workshop · Psychopharmacology
Everything Benzodiazepines: A Comprehensive Update for 2026
Full update on benzodiazepine prescribing trends, safety evidence, and structured discontinuation strategies. Pharmacology-eligible.
Thursday, October 29
Lecture · Substance Use
Safe and Effective Prescribing for Patients with Substance Use Disorders: When 'no' Is Not the Answer
Guideline-informed approaches to prescribing psychiatric medications safely for patients with active substance use. Pharmacology-eligible.
Other topics at this meeting
Practice, Policy & Workforce 14Child & Adolescent 8Measurement-Based Care & Diagnosis 7Substance Use Disorders 7Emergency & Acute Psychiatry 6Deprescribing & Polypharmacy 5Opioid Use Disorder 5Perinatal & Women's Mental Health 5Suicide & Self-Harm 5Education & Training 4Forensic & Correctional 4PTSD & Trauma 4