10th Annual Penn State Addiction Conference

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The annual Penn State College of Medicine Addiction Conference will be a two-day, hybrid event held in Hershey, Pa., focusing on translational research and clinical practice aspects of substance use research, treatment, education and community engagement. The first day will be focused on clinically relevant translational research and the second on evidence-based clinical applications for treatment of substance use and use disorders. Each day will feature Keynote Speaker presentations. This event is free and we welcome anyone who wishes to attend from any institution and/or the community at large.

Nov. 11, 2024: Basic and Translational Science Research

Learning Objectives:

1. Use preclinical and clinical data to address the underlying neural substrates mediating substance use disorder, risk factors for the development of the disease and recurrence of use, and novel interventions.
2. Discuss recent and emerging developments, trends, and challenges in basic, translational, clinical, and psychosocial research on the neurobiological mechanisms of substance use and use disorders.
3. Examine research investigating the risk for the development of substance use disorders and factors contributing to recurrence of use.
4. Discuss novel and emerging therapeutics to treat substance use disorder, their pharmacokinetic and physiologic mechanisms of action, and their potential risks to vulnerable populations.

Nov. 12, 2024: Clinical Practice Update

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the existing policies and regulations pertinent to addiction care and research.
2. Discuss current trends in stimulant use, and related harms, and treatment for stimulant use disorder.
3. Examine effective screening techniques, treatment options, and patient discussions regarding alcohol use and alcohol use disorder.
4. Review cannabis use-related regulations, cannabis as treatment for medical and physical health issues, and how to support patients who are authorized to use medical cannabis.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at sballard@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

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