Thank you for your interest in SUD! We are currently on hiatus but will announce registration details for the upcoming series. Please stay tuned for updates, which will be sent via email.
In 2022, a staggering number of Americans aged 12 and older – 168.7 million people, or 59.8% – reported using tobacco products, vaping nicotine, consuming alcohol, or using illicit drugs within the past month. This includes 137.4 million individuals who drank alcohol, 50.9 million who used tobacco products, 23.5 million who vaped nicotine, and 46.6 million who used illicit drugs.
To effectively manage and support individuals with substance use disorders, healthcare providers must stay informed. Join our ECHO series led by medical experts and psychiatrists from the esteemed New Jersey Medical School and Rowan Medicine. Our series offers a safe space for peer-to-peer learning and open dialogue, providing up-to-date best practices, current research, and new trends in this field.
Through our sessions, you will gain valuable insights into screening and management of substance use disorders in primary care, integrating treatment options, and creating a stigma-free environment for your patients. By equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools offered in our series, you can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with substance use disorders.
SUD Sessions
MAT/CQI Sessions
After participating in ECHO, providers will be able to:
To view the CE Accreditation for CME, CNE, CPE, Licensed and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Certified Recovery Support Practitioner, and Social Work credits, click here.
Information regarding substance use in the United States during 2022 was obtained from HHS, SAMHSA National Survey on Drug and Health Data. To read more, click here.
Information regarding increased use of substances during the pandemic was obtained from the Kaiser Family Foundation. To read more, click here.
Submit a clinical case or patient scenario to be presented during an ECHO session and receive a $100 gift card*. Your valuable contributions provide a learning opportunity for others.
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Rutgers Project ECHO is administered by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with generous support from NJ Department of Health, NJ Department Human Services, and other funders.