Addiction Treatment and Care CME for Family Physicians
Free CME
Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain one of the most pressing challenges in family medicine, impacting patients, families and entire communities. This free CME course is designed to equip family physicians with the knowledge and tools to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses these barriers head-on.
Gain a deeper understanding of the neurobiology and psychosocial dimensions of SUDs, and learn practical strategies to integrate harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches and culturally responsive care into your practice. This course will help you strengthen coordination across care systems, reduce stigma and expand access to high-quality services for all patients, especially those in marginalized communities.
This on-demand activity is free.
Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain one of the most pressing challenges in family medicine, impacting patients, families and entire communities. This free CME course is designed to equip family physicians with the knowledge and tools to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses these barriers head-on.
Gain a deeper understanding of the neurobiology and psychosocial dimensions of SUDs, and learn practical strategies to integrate harm reduction, trauma-informed approaches and culturally responsive care into your practice. This course will help you strengthen coordination across care systems, reduce stigma and expand access to high-quality services for all patients, especially those in marginalized communities.
This on-demand activity is free.
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of substance use disorders (SUDs), including their neurobiological, psychosocial, and diagnostic foundations, as well as the role of stigma, trauma, and language in shaping patient care and recovery.
Apply harm reduction principles and trauma-informed approaches in primary care settings by utilizing appropriate communication, diagnostic tools, and supportive strategies tailored to people who use drugs and/or alcohol.
Develop practical skills to integrate harm reduction and substance use care into clinical practice, including interpreting drug tests, engaging in nonjudgmental patient dialogue, and establishing onsite or community-based support services.
Additional Details
Stigma, Language, and Trauma-Informed Care
David O'Gurek, MD, FAAFP
Defining Addiction: From Brain Science to Clinical Application
Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Harm Reduction in Primary Care: Principles, Practice, and Partnerships
Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Stephen Murray, MPH, NRP
Urine Drug Screens: Who, When, How to Interpret
Lee Radosh, MD, FAAFP
This educational activity is supported by an educational grant to the American Academy of Family Physicians from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).