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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!

Apr 25, 2026
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Spring 2026 Take Back Day

Take Back Day is a coordinated day across the US where the DEA asks law enforcement agencies to partner with local communities to collect unneeded medications (pills, tablets, capsules) and return them to the DEA.
In-Person Take Back Event 
May 6, 2026
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From Cell to Community: Supporting Individuals Reintegrating after Incarceration

This session will explore the health risks associated with incarceration, with a focus on the transition from carceral to community settings among individuals with a history of opioid use disorder.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
May 21, 2026
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Benzodiazepines 101: Facts, Myths, and Safety

This session is designed to clarify the role of benzodiazepines in modern clinical practice.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Jun 9, 2026
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The Relative Benefits and Risks of Kratom Derived Products

Join us for an informative webinar examining the relative benefits and risks of kratom-derived products.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Oct 12, 2026
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Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

During May 2020–April 2021, the estimated number of drug overdose deaths in the United States exceeded 100,000 over a 12-month period for the first time.
CME 

Past Events

Apr 14, 2026
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Alcohol Use Disorder & Liver Disease: Improving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes

This session reviews evidence-based strategies for screening, diagnosing, and treating AUD, including behavioral and medication options appropriate for patients with liver disease.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Mar 19, 2026
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Methadone 101: What Community Professionals Need to Know

This session will review the historical barriers that have shaped access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder and how they continue to influence care today.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Mar 5, 2026
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What’s New: Emerging Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Trends in Obstetrics

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.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Mar 4, 2026
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Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on March 4, 2026, focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Providers (PCPs), including physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs), and offers CME credit.
Virtual CME 
Jan 13, 2026
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Emerging Drug Trends in Michigan

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the latest emerging drug trends in Michigan, where we'll delve into current patterns affecting communities across the state.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Nov 10, 2025
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Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on November 10, 2025, focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Providers (PCPs), including physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs), and offers CME credit.
Virtual CME 
Oct 14, 2025
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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 CME MCBAP SW 
Oct 7, 2025
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Youth Tobacco and Cannabis Use:  What are they using, Why are we concerned, and What can we do

This presentation will provide detailed information on these substances, including rates of use, nicotine and THC levels, addiction, and other health effects, as well as marketing of these products.
Virtual CME MCBAP SW 
Sep 22, 2025
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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 CME MCBAP SW 
Sep 17, 2025
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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 CME MCBAP SW 
Sep 8, 2025
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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 Providers (PCPs), including physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs), and offers CME credit.
Virtual CME 
Aug 27, 2025
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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 CME MCBAP SW 
Jun 10, 2025
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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 
Jun 3, 2025
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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 2, 2025
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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 
May 28, 2025
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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
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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
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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 
May 12 - 15, 2025
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Upper Peninsula Painless Performance Tour

Painless: The Opioid Musical travels to the Upper Peninsula for the first time during our Spring 2025 tour.
In-Person 
Apr 26, 2025
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Spring 2025 Take Back Event

Take Back Day is a coordinated day across the US where the DEA asks law enforcement agencies to partner with local communities to collect unneeded medications (pills, tablets, capsules) and return them to the DEA.
In-Person Take Back Event 
Apr 21, 2025
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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
A blue/gray background with an illustration of a Latino doctor with black hair wearing glasses, a blue shirt, white lab coat, and navy pants sits on an orange and tan rolling chair at a tan desk with navy laptop and taking notes while he talks to his patient, an elderly white man with gray hair and beard wearing glasses, a green shirt, and jeans holding a tan cane.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 
Dec 11, 2024
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Transforming Rural Surgery: Enhancing Surgical Outcomes and Pain Management Strategies

This free 1-hour webinar on December 11, 2024 focuses on surgical opioid stewardship in rural areas. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals, and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Nov 15, 2024
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Bringing Our Patients COMFORT: Implementation of a New Clinical Practice Guideline for Pain Management after Childbirth

This free 1-hour webinar on November 15, 2024 focuses on postpartum pain management. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals and offers CME and MCBAP CE credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Oct 26, 2024
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Fall 2024 Take Back Event

Take Back Day is a coordinated day across the US where the DEA asks law enforcement agencies to partner with local communities to collect unneeded medications (pills, tablets, capsules) and return them to the DEA.
Take Back Event 
Oct 9, 2024
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Voices of Resilience: Personal Stories Breaking the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

This free 1.5-hour webinar on October 9, 2024 focuses on breaking the stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). 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 
Sep 25, 2024
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Enhancing Engagement in OUD Care for Disadvantaged Populations

This free 1-hour webinar on September 25, 2024 focuses on low barrier opioid use disorder care. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals, Law Enforcement Professionals and offers CME/MCBAP and Social Work CE credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Sep 16, 2024
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Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on September 16, 2024 focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Sep 4, 2024
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Optimizing Maternal and Neonatal Health: Strategies for Screening, Diagnosing, and Treating Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy

This free 1-hour webinar on September 4, 2024 focuses on SUD management in prenatal care. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals, Law Enforcement Professionals and offers CME/MCBAP and Social Work CE credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Aug 22, 2024
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Strategies For Managing Complex Pain During Clinic Closures

This free 1-hour webinar on August 22, 2024 focuses on actionable strategies for managing complex pain during clinic closures. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Aug 21, 2024
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Bridging the Gap: Practical Approaches to Initiating and Sustaining MOUD Treatment from Emergency Department to Long-Term Care

This free 1-hour webinar on August 21, 2024 focuses on assisting ED professionals in building care pathways and community networks to ensure patients being treated with MOUD have continued support to be successful. 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 
Jun 13, 2024
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“Keytamine”: Unlocking the Use of Ketamine in Patients That Use Non-Prescribed Substances

This free 1-hour webinar on June 13, 2024 focuses on ketamine use. 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 
Jun 7, 2024
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Introduction to Treating Patients with Buprenorphine for Primary Care Providers

This free 4-hour MOUD training on June 7, 2024 focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
May 10, 2024
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Standardized SUD Screening in Acute Care

This free 1-hour webinar on May 10, 2024 focuses on SUD screening in acute care. 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 
Apr 27, 2024

Spring 2024 Take Back Event

Take Back Day is a coordinated day across the US where the DEA asks law enforcement agencies to partner with local communities to collect unneeded medications (pills, tablets, capsules) and return them to the DEA.
Take Back Event 
Apr 10, 2024
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Alcohol Use Disorder: Harm and Risk Reduction Strategies

This free 1-hour webinar on April 10, 2024 focuses on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). 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 
Mar 14, 2024
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New Highs: Understanding Cannabis Use in Today’s Youth and Young Adults

This free 1-hour webinar on March 14, 2024 focuses on cannabis use in adolescents. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals, Law Enforcement Professionals and offers CME/MCBAP/Social Work CEU credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Mar 6, 2024
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 6, 2024 focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Feb 27, 2024
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 February 27, 2024 focuses on treating patients with buprenorphine. It is tailored to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Feb 21, 2024
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Cut to the Chase: Acute Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder

This free 1-hour webinar on February 21, 2024 focuses on acute pain management. It is tailored to Healthcare Providers and offers CME credit.
DEA Training Hosted Education 
Oct 28, 2023

2023 Fall Take Back Event

Join us! OPEN supports community events where everyone can safely, discreetly, and easily dispose of unused medications. Some sites even offer drive-through disposal!
Take Back Event 
Apr 22, 2023

Take Back Event – Spring 2023

Join us! OPEN supports community events where everyone can safely, discreetly, and easily dispose of unused medications. Some sites even offer drive-through disposal!
Take Back Event 
Mar 16, 2023

MOUD Spring 2023 Training

3-hour buprenorphine training tailored to emergency medicine providers.
Partnerships 
Oct 29, 2022

Take Back Event – Fall 2022

Join us! OPEN supports community events where everyone can safely, discreetly, and easily dispose of unused medications. Some sites even offer drive-through disposal!
Take Back Event 
Oct 27, 2022

MOUD Fall 2022 Training

The OPEN/MEDIC team will host a 3-hour buprenorphine training. This free training is tailored to ED and acute care providers.
MEDIC 
Apr 30, 2022

Take Back Event – April 2022

We have 25+ sites where community members can safely, discreetly and easily dispose of old/expired medications. Some sites even offer drive-through disposal.
Take Back Event 
Mar 17, 2022

Buprenorphine Training

The Michigan OPEN/MEDIC team will host a 3-hour buprenorphine training on March 17, 2022. This free training is tailored to ED and acute care providers.
MEDIC