Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2027: Program & Speakers
35 sessions across 3 days with 9 confirmed speakers — the program for Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2027, February 15–17, 2027 in Lake Buena Vista, FL. From the official program; excludes exhibits and social events.
Featured speakers: Laura G. Kehoe · Robert R. Althoff · Jessica Gray · Timothy E. Wilens · James McKowen · Vinod Rao · David Eddie · Abigail Judge · Megan Hudson
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February 15, 2027
- 08:05–08:25LectureModule Topic 1: NeuroscienceNeurobiology of Addiction & Genetics of Substance Use Disorders
Covers the neurobiological basis of addiction and genetic contributions to substance use disorders.
- 08:25–08:45LectureModule Topic 2: Adolescent Substance UseAdolescent Substance Use Disorders
Overview of substance use disorders in adolescents.
- 08:45–09:05LectureModule Topic 2: Adolescent Substance UseADHD
Discusses ADHD in relation to substance use risk and treatment.
- 09:05–09:25LectureModule Topic 2: Adolescent Substance UseAthletes and Substance Use Disorders
Examines substance use and addiction among athletes.
- 09:25–09:55PanelModule Topic 2: Adolescent Substance UsePanel Discussion
Timothy E. Wilens · Robert R. Althoff
Panel discussion on adolescent substance use topics.
- 10:10–10:30LectureModule Topic 3: Synthetics & BenzodiazepinesPsychedelics
Reviews psychedelics in the context of addiction.
- 10:30–10:50LectureModule Topic 3: Synthetics & BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepines & Addiction
Addresses benzodiazepine misuse and addiction.
- 12:20–12:50LectureModule Topic 4: OpioidsBuprenorphine 101
Introduction to buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder.
- 12:50–13:20LectureModule Topic 4: OpioidsLong-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine
Covers long-acting injectable buprenorphine formulations.
- 13:20–13:40LectureModule Topic 4: OpioidsNaltrexone Intramuscular
Discusses intramuscular naltrexone in treatment.
- 13:40–14:10LectureModule Topic 4: OpioidsMethadone
Reviews methadone treatment for opioid use disorder.
- 14:55–15:25LectureModule Topic 5: Pain, Women & AddictionPain
Addresses pain management in patients with addiction.
- 15:25–15:45LectureModule Topic 5: Pain, Women & AddictionPregnancy
Covers substance use treatment during pregnancy.
- 15:45–16:05LectureModule Topic 5: Pain, Women & AddictionWomen & Addiction
Discusses addiction issues specific to women.
February 16, 2027
- 08:05–08:25LectureModule Topic 6: CannabisCannabis I
First of two talks on cannabis in the context of substance use disorders.
- 08:25–08:45LectureModule Topic 6: CannabisCannabis II
Second talk in the cannabis module.
- 08:45–09:15PanelModule Topic 6: CannabisPanel Discussion
Laura G. Kehoe · Timothy E. Wilens · Robert R. Althoff
Panel discussion following the cannabis talks.
- 09:30–09:50LectureModule Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing CareMotivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing in continuing care for substance use disorders.
- 09:50–10:10LectureModule Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing CareCBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy approaches in substance use treatment.
- 10:10–10:30LectureModule Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing CareDBT & Other Therapies
Dialectical behavior therapy and other psychotherapies in addiction care.
- 10:30–10:50LectureModule Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing CareDigital & Gambling Addictions
Overview of digital and gambling addictions.
- 12:20–12:40LectureModule Topic 8: Comorbidity I – Substance Use, Trauma, and Sex TraffickingTrauma
Trauma and its co-occurrence with substance use.
- 12:40–13:00LectureModule Topic 8: Comorbidity I – Substance Use, Trauma, and Sex TraffickingSex Trafficking
Sex trafficking and its relationship to substance use.
- 13:30–13:50LectureModule Topic 9: Nicotine & StimulantsCocaine & Methamphetamine
Clinical overview of cocaine and methamphetamine use disorders.
- 13:50–14:10LectureModule Topic 9: Nicotine & StimulantsNicotine
Nicotine use and treatment.
- 14:10–14:30LectureModule Topic 9: Nicotine & StimulantsGLPs
GLP-1 agents in the context of substance use treatment.
February 17, 2027
- 08:05–08:25LectureModule Topic 10: Recovery Support ServicesAddressing and Overcoming Stigma & Discrimination in Clinical Settings
Covers how stigma and discrimination affect people with substance use disorders in clinical settings and ways to address them.
- 08:25–08:45LectureModule Topic 10: Recovery Support ServicesPeer Support and Residential Communities
Reviews peer support and residential recovery communities as supports for people in recovery.
- 08:45–09:05LectureModule Topic 10: Recovery Support ServicesEfficacy of Self-Help Treatments
Examines the evidence for the effectiveness of self-help approaches in addiction recovery.
- 09:05–09:25LectureModule Topic 10: Recovery Support ServicesAmplifying and Extending the Effects of Clinical Care
Discusses how recovery support services can build on and prolong the benefits of clinical treatment.
- 09:25–09:55PanelModule Topic 10: Recovery Support ServicesPanel Discussion
Panel discussion on recovery support services.
- 10:10–10:30LectureModule Topic 11: Alcohol & ComorbidityAlcohol: Assessment and Maintenance Medications
Covers assessment of alcohol use disorder and medications used for maintenance treatment.
- 10:30–10:50LectureModule Topic 11: Alcohol & ComorbidityInpatient & Outpatient Medically Managed Withdrawal
Reviews medically managed withdrawal in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- 10:50–11:10LectureModule Topic 11: Alcohol & ComorbidityAnxiety & Mood
Addresses anxiety and mood disorders co-occurring with alcohol use disorder.
- 11:10–11:30LectureModule Topic 11: Alcohol & ComorbidityNeurotherapeutics
Overview of neurotherapeutic approaches relevant to alcohol use disorder and comorbid conditions.
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