Substance Use Disorders at Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2027

24 sessions on substance use disorders · February 15–17, 2027, Lake Buena Vista, FL. Compare substance use disorders at other meetings →

Monday, February 15

  • 08:05–08:25 · Lecture · Module Topic 1: Neuroscience

    Neurobiology of Addiction & Genetics of Substance Use Disorders

    Robert R. Althoff

    Covers the neurobiological basis of addiction and genetic contributions to substance use disorders.

    Neuroscience & Mechanisms

  • 08:25–08:45 · Lecture · Module Topic 2: Adolescent Substance Use

    Adolescent Substance Use Disorders

    Robert R. Althoff

    Overview of substance use disorders in adolescents.

    Child & Adolescent

  • 08:45–09:05 · Lecture · Module Topic 2: Adolescent Substance Use

    ADHD

    Timothy E. Wilens

    Discusses ADHD in relation to substance use risk and treatment.

    ADHD

  • 09:05–09:25 · Lecture · Module Topic 2: Adolescent Substance Use

    Athletes and Substance Use Disorders

    Timothy E. Wilens

    Examines substance use and addiction among athletes.

  • 09:25–09:55 · Panel · Module Topic 2: Adolescent Substance Use

    Panel Discussion

    Timothy E. Wilens · Robert R. Althoff

    Panel discussion on adolescent substance use topics.

    Child & Adolescent

  • 10:10–10:30 · Lecture · Module Topic 3: Synthetics & Benzodiazepines

    Psychedelics

    Timothy E. Wilens

    Reviews psychedelics in the context of addiction.

    Psychedelics

  • 10:30–10:50 · Lecture · Module Topic 3: Synthetics & Benzodiazepines

    Benzodiazepines & Addiction

    Timothy E. Wilens

    Addresses benzodiazepine misuse and addiction.

    Benzodiazepines & Sedatives

  • 14:55–15:25 · Lecture · Module Topic 5: Pain, Women & Addiction

    Pain

    Jessica Gray

    Addresses pain management in patients with addiction.

    Opioid Use Disorder

  • 15:25–15:45 · Lecture · Module Topic 5: Pain, Women & Addiction

    Pregnancy

    Jessica Gray

    Covers substance use treatment during pregnancy.

    Perinatal & Women's Mental Health

  • 15:45–16:05 · Lecture · Module Topic 5: Pain, Women & Addiction

    Women & Addiction

    Jessica Gray

    Discusses addiction issues specific to women.

    Perinatal & Women's Mental Health

Tuesday, February 16

  • 09:30–09:50 · Lecture · Module Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing Care

    Motivational Interviewing

    James McKowen

    Motivational interviewing in continuing care for substance use disorders.

    Psychotherapy

  • 09:50–10:10 · Lecture · Module Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing Care

    CBT

    James McKowen

    Cognitive behavioral therapy approaches in substance use treatment.

    Psychotherapy

  • 10:10–10:30 · Lecture · Module Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing Care

    DBT & Other Therapies

    James McKowen

    Dialectical behavior therapy and other psychotherapies in addiction care.

    Psychotherapy

  • 10:30–10:50 · Lecture · Module Topic 7: Treatment in Continuing Care

    Digital & Gambling Addictions

    James McKowen

    Overview of digital and gambling addictions.

  • 12:20–12:40 · Lecture · Module Topic 8: Comorbidity I – Substance Use, Trauma, and Sex Trafficking

    Trauma

    Abigail Judge

    Trauma and its co-occurrence with substance use.

    PTSD & Trauma

  • 12:40–13:00 · Lecture · Module Topic 8: Comorbidity I – Substance Use, Trauma, and Sex Trafficking

    Sex Trafficking

    Abigail Judge

    Sex trafficking and its relationship to substance use.

    PTSD & Trauma

  • 13:30–13:50 · Lecture · Module Topic 9: Nicotine & Stimulants

    Cocaine & Methamphetamine

    Megan Hudson

    Clinical overview of cocaine and methamphetamine use disorders.

  • 13:50–14:10 · Lecture · Module Topic 9: Nicotine & Stimulants

    Nicotine

    Megan Hudson

    Nicotine use and treatment.

  • 14:10–14:30 · Lecture · Module Topic 9: Nicotine & Stimulants

    GLPs

    Megan Hudson

    GLP-1 agents in the context of substance use treatment.

    GLP-1 & Metabolic Psychiatry

Wednesday, February 17

  • 08:05–08:25 · Lecture · Module Topic 10: Recovery Support Services

    Addressing and Overcoming Stigma & Discrimination in Clinical Settings

    David Eddie

    Covers how stigma and discrimination affect people with substance use disorders in clinical settings and ways to address them.

    Diverse & Underserved Populations

  • 08:25–08:45 · Lecture · Module Topic 10: Recovery Support Services

    Peer Support and Residential Communities

    David Eddie

    Reviews peer support and residential recovery communities as supports for people in recovery.

    Serious Mental Illness

  • 08:45–09:05 · Lecture · Module Topic 10: Recovery Support Services

    Efficacy of Self-Help Treatments

    David Eddie

    Examines the evidence for the effectiveness of self-help approaches in addiction recovery.

  • 09:05–09:25 · Lecture · Module Topic 10: Recovery Support Services

    Amplifying and Extending the Effects of Clinical Care

    David Eddie

    Discusses how recovery support services can build on and prolong the benefits of clinical treatment.

    Collaborative & Integrated Care

  • 09:25–09:55 · Panel · Module Topic 10: Recovery Support Services

    Panel Discussion

    Vinod Rao · David Eddie

    Panel discussion on recovery support services.

Other topics at this meeting

Opioid Use Disorder 5Alcohol Use Disorder 4Cannabis & Cannabinoids 3Psychotherapy 3Child & Adolescent 2Long-Acting Injectables 2Perinatal & Women's Mental Health 2PTSD & Trauma 2ADHD 1Anxiety Disorders 1Benzodiazepines & Sedatives 1Collaborative & Integrated Care 1

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