Beyond the Label: Caring for Patients with Substance Related Issues in Your Practice

Presenter: Arianna Campbell, DMSc, MPH, PA-C, CAQ-EM, DFAAPA — Senior Director and Principal Investigator, The Bridge Center at PHI; PA, Emergency Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, VA NCHCS

This session examines the healthcare system's role in responding to substance use disorders, with a particular focus on hospital and clinical settings. It covers strategies for improving identification, engagement, and support for patients with substance use disorders, and explores opportunities to better integrate behavioral health services into medical care.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe the role of hospitals and healthcare providers in treating substance use disorders; identify key considerations for engaging and supporting patients with substance use and behavioral health needs in clinical settings; and explain the value of integrating addiction care into diverse practice settings to improve coordination and patient outcomes.

CME/CE Credit: This activity is jointly provided by the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and PACT Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Communities, and is accredited by the ACCME. It designates a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine also approves 1.00 hour of nursing continuing education credit (Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1). This program counts toward the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirement for 2 hours of training related to ethics, pain management, or addiction care per licensure period.

This project has been funded by grant number NH28CE003534 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, the CDC or the U.S. Government.