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ForwardEssentials of Addiction Care: Empowering Non-Specialists 2026
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors - Benjamin Lai, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. and Robert W. Kirchoff, M.D., M.S.
This inaugural course bridges a critical knowledge gap by delivering comprehensive, evidence-based education on managing patients with substance use disorders. Designed for physicians, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers across diverse specialties and clinical settings—ranging from inpatient to outpatient, virtual to in-person, and rural to urban—it equips non-addiction specialists with practical skills and strategies to provide effective, compassionate care.
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| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $625 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $580 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, residents/fellows, and advanced practice providers who are non-addiction specialist clinicians.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Integrate evidence-based skills in routinely screening for substance use disorders in patients across multiple clinical settings and scenarios.
- Determine medications for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder for the appropriate patients with confidence across multiple clinical settings and scenarios.
- Manage intoxication, withdrawal and relapses of multiple substance use disorders with confidence across multiple clinical settings.
- Utilize non-stigmatizing and patient-centered language and approaches when interacting and treating patients with substance use disorders.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
See Printable Program Schedule (PDF)
*All times listed in Central Daylight time zone
Friday, July 17, 2026 | |
6:00 am | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits |
6:50 am | Welcome and Opening Announcements |
7:00 am | Addiction Uncovered: From Brain Circuits to Public Health |
7:30 am | How to Implement Screening and Brief Intervention in Busy Primary Care Practices |
8:00 am | The FLAGS Approach to Brief Intervention for Unhealthy Alcohol Use |
8:30 am | Panel Q&A |
8:45 am | Break and Exhibits |
9:00 am | Emerging Therapies |
9:30 am | Recognition and Initial Management of SUD-Related Medical Complications: What Every Non-Addiction Provider Needs to Know |
10:00 am | Matching Setting to Severity: Managing Alcohol Withdrawal Wisely (American Society of Addiction Medicine Guidance) |
10:30 | Panel Q&A |
10:45 am | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
11:00 am | Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder: Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Disulfiram…and Others! |
11:30 am | Nonpharmacologic Treatments for SUD That You Can Use in Your Practice |
12:00 pm | From Streets to Stethoscope: A Case Study |
12:30 am | Panel Q&A |
12:45 pm | Day Adjourns |
*All times listed in Central Daylight time zone
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | |
6:00 am | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits |
6:50 am | Announcements |
7:00 am | SUD Treatment is a Team Sport: Collaborative Care Model and Effective Care Transition |
7:30 am | Treating Pain Without Harm: Approaches for Patients with Substance Use Disorders |
8:00 am | Seen, Heard, Respected: Tackling Stigma to Transform Care |
8:30 am | Panel Q&A |
8:45 am | Break and Exhibits |
9:00 am | SUDs in Special Populations |
9:30 am | Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders and SUDs: Integrated Management |
10:00 am | Apps, Access, and Addiction: Digital Innovations in SUD Management |
10:30 am | Panel Q&A |
10:45 am | Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
11:00 am | Cannabis Vape: Friend or Foe? |
11:30 am | Hazardous Use, Abuse, Dependence: Making the Diagnostic Call |
12:00 am | Spirituality and Substance Use Disorders |
12:30 pm | Panel Q&A |
12:45 pm | Course Adjourns |
A special room block rate of $209 (USD) per night, plus applicable city/state taxes is available for course participants and guests. Early reservations are strongly recommended. To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block fills or by the cut-off date of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic 2026 Essentials of Addiction Care when making your reservation.
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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Benjamin Lai, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. and Robert W. Kirchoff, M.D., M.S.
Mayo Faculty
Osama A. Abulseoud, M.D.
Christopher J. Arendt, Pharm.D.
Nick L. Bormann, M.D.
Andrea L. Cheville, M.D.
Casey M. Clements, M.D., Ph.D.
Gretchen A. Colbenson, M.D.
Kylie Cooper, M.D.
Sabrina Correa da Costa, M.D.
Julie L. Cunningham, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Ruth E. DeFoster, M.D.
Allison L. Ducharme-Smith, M.D.
Holly L. Geyer, M.D.
Alyssa H. Kalata, Ph.D., L.P.
Glenn R. Kauppila, D.O.
Brenda D. Kimery, P.A.-C.
Robert W. Kirchoff, M.D., M.S.
Benjamin Lai, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.
Nathaniel E. Miller, M.D.
Jay D. Mitchell, M.D.
Megan M. Monson, M.S.N., R.N., CLC
Tyler S. Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H.
Jessica A. Richardson, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.
Callie A. Schleicher, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Katie M. Schupack, D.O.
Nari Sohn, M.D.
Mark D. Williams, M.D.
Guest Faculty
David M. Berry, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s)
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and livestream) for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 10.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Date | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Friday | 5.25 |
| Saturday | 5.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 10.50 AAPA Category 1
- 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 10.50 ANCC
- 10.50 Attendance
Exhibit Opportunities
This course offers the unique opportunity for sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services through an exhibit. A letter of invitation is found here. Space is limited and reserved upon receipt of a completed agreement.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Essentials of Addiction Care: Empowering Non-Specialists 2026 conference, complete the Letter of Agreement via the link below. If you do not have a profile/account you will first need to create one before completing the online form:
If you are interested in sponsoring/exhibiting, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $625 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $580 |
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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