Providence Regional Medical Center Everett 27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine 2025

Comprehensive Update in Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Management

Overview

The Providence Regional Medical Center Everett 27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine 2025 is one of the premier addiction medicine conferences in the United States and the largest addiction-focused educational event in the Pacific Northwest.

Celebrating its 27th anniversary, this nationally recognized CME conference brings together leading experts in addiction medicine, psychiatry, primary care, behavioral health, and public health to provide evidence-based education on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Through expert lectures, clinical case discussions, and practical treatment updates, participants gain valuable insight into modern addiction care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction strategies, behavioral interventions, and integrated care models designed to improve recovery outcomes and patient quality of life.

Package Includes

Format

• Videos
• PDF Presentations

Educational Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Specialty

Addiction Medicine & Behavioral Health

Conference Edition

27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize and diagnose substance use disorders using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Apply current best practices in addiction treatment and recovery management.
• Integrate medication-assisted treatment (MAT) into clinical practice.
• Manage patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Utilize harm reduction strategies to improve patient outcomes.
• Implement prevention and early intervention programs.
• Improve communication and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Develop integrated treatment plans for complex addiction cases.
• Incorporate emerging research and innovations into addiction care.

Core Topics Covered

Addiction Medicine Fundamentals

Topics Include

• Substance Use Disorders
• Addiction Neurobiology
• Screening and Assessment
• Risk Identification
• Early Intervention
• Recovery-Oriented Care

Comprehensive review of foundational addiction medicine principles.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Topics Include

• Buprenorphine Therapy
• Methadone Treatment
• Naltrexone Therapy
• Opioid Use Disorder Management
• Treatment Retention Strategies
• Long-Term Recovery Support

Evidence-based pharmacologic approaches to addiction treatment.

Opioid Use Disorder

Topics Include

• Opioid Epidemic Updates
• Overdose Prevention
• Harm Reduction
• Naloxone Utilization
• Chronic Opioid Management
• Recovery Planning

Focus on current challenges in opioid-related care.

Behavioral Health & Co-Occurring Disorders

Topics Include

• Depression and Addiction
• Anxiety Disorders
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Serious Mental Illness
• Dual Diagnosis Management
• Integrated Behavioral Health

Review of psychiatric conditions frequently associated with addiction.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Topics Include

• Screening and Diagnosis
• Withdrawal Management
• Pharmacologic Treatments
• Relapse Prevention
• Long-Term Monitoring

Practical strategies for treating alcohol-related disorders.

Adolescent & Young Adult Addiction

Topics Include

• Early Substance Use
• Prevention Strategies
• Screening Tools
• Family-Based Interventions
• Youth Mental Health

Special focus on younger populations at risk.

Harm Reduction Strategies

Topics Include

• Overdose Prevention
• Safer Use Education
• Community-Based Interventions
• Public Health Approaches
• Patient Engagement

Modern approaches aimed at reducing addiction-related harm.

Integrated Care Models

Topics Include

• Primary Care Integration
• Behavioral Health Collaboration
• Multidisciplinary Care Teams
• Care Coordination
• Community Partnerships

Strategies for improving access and continuity of care.

Public Health & Prevention

Topics Include

• Prevention Programs
• Community Outreach
• Population Health
• Public Health Policy
• Social Determinants of Health

Discussion of broader approaches to addressing addiction.

Clinical Case-Based Learning

Topics Include

• Real-World Addiction Cases
• Diagnostic Challenges
• Treatment Planning
• Complex Patient Management
• Clinical Pearls

Interactive learning designed for practical application.

Educational Highlights

Evidence-Based Addiction Medicine

Current scientific evidence and guideline-based treatment recommendations are integrated throughout the conference.

Expert Faculty

Nationally recognized leaders in addiction medicine, psychiatry, behavioral health, and primary care.

Practical Clinical Focus

Designed to provide immediately applicable strategies for frontline healthcare professionals.

Integrated Behavioral Health Approach

Addresses both addiction disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Primary Care Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Addiction Medicine Specialists
• Adolescent Medicine Physicians

Mental Health Professionals

• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Counselors
• Behavioral Health Providers
• Social Workers

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants

Healthcare Leadership

• Medical Directors
• Nursing Leadership
• Administrators

Trainees

• Residents
• Fellows
• Medical Students

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Premier addiction medicine conference in the Pacific Northwest

✔ 27 years of educational excellence

✔ Comprehensive addiction medicine curriculum

✔ Medication-assisted treatment updates

✔ Behavioral health and dual diagnosis management

✔ Harm reduction and overdose prevention education

✔ Integrated primary care approach

✔ Evidence-based treatment strategies

✔ Practical case-based learning

✔ Multidisciplinary faculty and perspectives

+ Topics:

• Accessing Buprenorphine- Regulatory and Financial Updates in 2025
• Addiction Consultation Service for Hospitalized Patients with Substance Use Disorder
• Adolescents with Addictions
• Contingency Management of Stimulant Use Disorder
• How Can Ketamine Facilitate Buprenorphine Initiation
• Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Buprenorphine
• Lowering Barriers Hepatitis C Treatment for People Who Use Drugs
• Managing Opioid Use Disorder in the Age of Fentanyl
• Meeting People Where They Are- Peer Facilitated Mobile Addiction Services
• Psychosis & Substance Use Part 1- Introduction
• Psychosis & Substance Use Part 2- Cannabis
• Psychosis & Substance Use Part 3- Methamphetamine
• Psychosis & Substance Use Part 4- Differential Diagnosis Cases
• Substance Use Disorder & Nutrition
• Utilizing a Peer Support Specialist Who Has Walked a Similar Path
• Why Are Novel Approaches to Buprenorphine Needed in the Fentanyl Era