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Events

Join us for free, expert-led events and trainings; each designed to empower you with the latest tools and insights on substance use, pain management, stigma reduction, and opioid safety. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, community member, or lifelong learner, our impactful webinars and interactive sessions deliver real-world knowledge and CE credits, so you can make a positive impact in your community and stay at the forefront of opioid education. Explore what’s coming up and take the next step with OPEN!

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SW
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Virtual
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Jun 2, 2025

Novel Psychoactive Substances: Clinical Realities and Emerging Risks

Bimonthly, University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS) will host a lecture and discussion to inform and enhance clinical practice through the exploration of topics related to the etiology, prevention, and treatment of problematic substance use and substance use disorders.
Partnerships Virtual SW 
Jun 3, 2025

Updated Guidelines for Hepatitis C in Patients with Substance Use Disorder

Join us for a webinar on the latest updates in hepatitis C (HCV) care for patients with substance use disorder (SUD).
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Jun 10, 2025

Safer Prescribing Series: Effective Conversations about Opioid Tapering and Deprescribing

Join us for our fifth Safer Prescribing Series webinar discussing strategies for having effective conversations with patients, including how to navigate interaction to opioid tapering and deprescribing.
Partnerships Virtual 
Aug 27, 2025

Person-Centered Substance Use Disorder Care: Screening, Harm Reduction, & Support Strategies

Join us for an insightful webinar to provide a person-centered approach to identifying and supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Virtual MCBAP 
Sep 8, 2025

Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on September 8, 2025, focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), including physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs), and offers CME credit.
Virtual 
Sep 17, 2025

Breaking the Barriers: Addressing Stigma in the Path to Recovery

Join our upcoming webinar to explore the different types of stigma and their impact on recovery from substance use disorders.
Virtual 
Sep 22, 2025

Exploring the Link Between Trauma Exposure and Substance Use Disorders

This webinar will delve into the complex relationship between trauma and substance use disorders (SUDs).
Virtual 
Oct 14, 2025

Buprenorphine in Primary Care: Key Considerations for Pain Management

Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the use of buprenorphine in primary care pain management.
Virtual 

Past Events

May 28, 2025

Co-occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder

Join our upcoming webinar to explore the complexities of co-occurring psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders (SUD).
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
May 22, 2025

Buprenorphine Initiation in the ED: Lessons from 10 years of Implementation

MI-ACRE Innovation Sessions are casual gatherings designed to foster innovative conversations around addiction care. This isn’t just another meeting – it’s an opportunity for you to be part of an energizing hour with the goal to create real impact in addiction care!
Partnerships Virtual 
May 16, 2025

Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on May 16, 2025 focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), including physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs), and offers CME credit.
Virtual 
Apr 21, 2025

Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and Treatment Options

Join us for an interactive webinar where we will provide an in-depth overview of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), including its definition and diagnostic criteria.
Virtual 
Apr 1, 2025

Safer Prescriber Toolkit Series: MOUD and Acute Pain Management

This series was developed by the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), who has funded this activity.
Partnerships Virtual 
Mar 17, 2025

Exploring Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine

This webinar is designed to equip healthcare teams with essential information on FDA-approved monthly and weekly injectable buprenorphine formulations for the treatment of opioid use disorder, along with guidance on integrating them into clinical practice.
Virtual 
Mar 5, 2025
A 2d image of doctors, a laptop with medical images, and medication.

Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on March 5, 2025 focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs), including physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs), and offers CME credit.
Virtual 
Feb 26, 2025

Mosaic Approaches to ADHD and Stimulant Use Disorder

Join us for a comprehensive webinar to explore the key challenges and effective strategies for managing individuals with ADHD and co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD).
Virtual 
Jan 22, 2025
A graphic of the state of Mighican on top of medication.

Emerging Drug Trends in Michigan

This free 1-hour webinar on January 22, 2025, focuses on emerging drug trends in Michigan. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals and offers CME/MCBAP and Social Work CE credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education Virtual 
Jan 16, 2025

Pediatric Postoperative Pain Management: Toolkit Review and Best Practices

This webinar will review and share resources for enacting the best practices for prescribing opioids or non-opioid medications for pediatric patients.
Virtual