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What’s New: Emerging Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Trends in Obstetrics

Virtual
Mar 5, 2026

12:00 – 1:00pm

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Substance use during pregnancy continues to evolve, with new patterns, substances, and care challenges. This session will provide an overview of recent trends in substance use among pregnant and postpartum populations, discuss associated maternal and neonatal outcomes, and highlight evidence-based strategies for management. Participants will gain insight into how evolving drug trends intersect with stigma, access to care, and health equity.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe current and emerging substance use trends among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
  • Identify the impact of evolving substance use patterns on maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
  • Discuss evidence-based approaches for management of SUD in obstetric care settings.
  • Recognize opportunities to reduce stigma and improve coordination across obstetric and addiction care systems.

1 CE Credit (1.0 hour):

  • CME pending
  • MCBAP pending
  • Social Work pending
  • Meets DEA Training Requirements

Presenter(s):

  • Alex Peahl, M.D, M.Sc.