Emerging Substance Use Trends & Primary Care Considerations Webinar
Opioid Research Network webinar
- Sept. 23, 2026 (Wed)
- Online
- 1 Credits
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This webinar will take place Wednesday, September 23, at 5:30 p.m. CT.
The substance use landscape continues to evolve. Family physicians increasingly encounter patients affected by novel substances, changing patterns of drug use and contaminants in the illicit drug supply. Staying informed with these emerging trends can help physicians recognize risks earlier and engage patients in more informed conversations about substance use.
This free webinar features a panel discussion with experts exploring emerging drug trends relevant to primary care. The discussion will highlight clinical implications, patient safety considerations, and practical approaches to patient assessment and counseling that can help family physicians respond to these evolving challenges.
This webinar will take place Wednesday, September 23, at 5:30 p.m. CT.
The substance use landscape continues to evolve. Family physicians increasingly encounter patients affected by novel substances, changing patterns of drug use and contaminants in the illicit drug supply. Staying informed with these emerging trends can help physicians recognize risks earlier and engage patients in more informed conversations about substance use.
This free webinar features a panel discussion with experts exploring emerging drug trends relevant to primary care. The discussion will highlight clinical implications, patient safety considerations, and practical approaches to patient assessment and counseling that can help family physicians respond to these evolving challenges.
Learning objectives
Identify emerging drug trends that may affect patients seen in primary care.
Recognize the clinical implications and potential risks associated with emerging substances and contaminants.
Incorporate awareness of emerging drug trends into patient assessment and conversations about substance use.
Faculty
David O’Gurek, MD, FAAFP
Judy Chertok, MD
James Simons, MD
Funding statement
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).
Credit Statement
The AAFP has reviewed What's New in Substance Use: Emerging Substance Use Trends & Primary Care Considerations and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Online Live AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 09/23/2026 to 09/23/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed credit, not as Category 1.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.