Maine SUD Learning Community

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the December 9, 2025, presentation "On The Road to Recovery: Maine's Mobile Methadone Unit" presented by Gillean Carnagie, Jeffery Self, Dr Monica Discolo.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the December 8, 2025, presentation "Best Practices When Working with Medical Interpreters" presented by Demetri Blanas, MD, MPH, Family Doctor, Ketson Dubuisson, Community Health Worker, and Laura Ochoa, Community Health Worker.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the December 4, 2025, presentation "Addressing the Impact of Substance Use Stigma in Maine" presented by Patricia Hart, MS, CPH.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 24, 2025, presentation "Cannabis Toolkit: A Resource for Service Providers Working with Youth" presented by Ken C. Winters, Ph. D.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 21, 2025, presentation "Withdrawal Management Case Studies for Nurses" presented by Amelia Hersey, PA-C.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 20, 2025 presentation, "PMP Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain through Positive Childhood Experiences and Positive Psychology" presented by Noah Nesin, MD.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 19, 2025, presentation "Beyond Awareness: Evidence-Based Strategies for Reducing Stigma in Clinical Practice" presented by Dr. Liz Scharnetzki, PhD.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 14, 2025, presentation, Anxious Aging: Practical Tools for Recognition and Relief, part of the Older Adult ECHO: Responsive Care for Aging Adults with SUD. Presented by Jesse Higgins, RN, MSN, PMHNP.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 12, 2025, presentation "Integrating Care for Complex Needs: FASD, Polysubstance Exposure, and Trauma" presented by Roxanne Chang, MD, FAAP.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the November 4, 2025, presentation, The Ripple Effect: Social Impacts on Youth Substance Use, part of the Young Adult ECHO: Treating Adolescent Substance Use. Presented by Diana Padilla.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 24, 2025, presentation "Long-term treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)" presented by Amelia Hersey, PA-C.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 23, 2025, presentation "Differentiating 'Gas Station Heroin' from Leaf Kratom: Preventing Fourth Wave of Opioid Epidemic" presented by C. Michael White, PharmD, FCP, FCCP, FASHP.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 21, 2025, presentation Family Centered Approach, part of the Young Adult ECHO: Treating Adolescent Substance Use. Presented by Jordana Willers.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 17, 2025, presentation "Consent and Confidentiality Issues for Adolescents" presented by Laura Grubb, MD, MPH.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 16, 2025, presentation "Enhancing the Efficacy of Brief Alcohol and Drug Use Interventions for Higher-Risk Emerging Adults" presented by James Murphy, PhD.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the third part of four lectures: "Integrated Skill-based Interventions for People with Co-occurring Conditions", presented by Kenneth Minkoff, MD. Recorded on October 7, 2025.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 9, 2025, presentation "Accessible Wellness: Mindfulness and Relaxation Practices for Your Workday" presented by Nora Morse, LCSW.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 10, 2025, presentation "I'm Still Me": Providing individualized care to Older Adults, part of the Older Adult ECHO: Responsive Care for Aging Adults with SUD. Presented by Rhonda Selvin, APRN, FNP-BC.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 7, 2025, presentation "Confidentiality: Mental Health versus Substance Use Laws- What's the Difference", part of the Young Adult ECHO: Treating Adolescent Substance Use. Presented by Benjamin Strick, LCSW.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the October 1, 2025, presentation "Portland Public Health's Overdose Data to Action: LOCAL Community Needs Assessment - Key Findings Informing Substance Use Services in Cumberland County" presented by Arielle Gross, MPH, and Mary Lindsey Smith, PhD, MSW.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the September 26, 2025, presentation "Buprenorphine Use in Special Populations" presented by Nicolette Centanni, Pharm D, BCPS, BCGP, BCPP.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the September 25, 2025, presentation "An Opioid Epidemic: The Healthcare Professional's Role in Prevention" presented by Holly L. Geyer, M.D.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the September 24, 2025, presentation "Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Infant Safe Sleep in Maine" presented by Meredith Jackson, MD.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the September 23, 2025, presentation "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention" presented by Jeffery Wozniak, PhD.

Join the ME SUD Learning Community for the September 17, 2025, presentation "Methadone Initiations in the Fentanyl Era: New SAMHSA Rules, New Drug Supply... Same Dosing Protocols?" presented by David Lawrence, MD.