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• Trauma-Informed Care Webinar Series

  • Start
    September 15, 2021
  • End
    September 22, 2021

  Trauma-Informed Care Webinar Series - Registration now open!

  PART ONE:  Intersection of Trauma and OUD

  Wednesday, September 15th
  8:00 - 9:30 a.m. (CT)

  In this webinar the presenters will cover: 

  • Linking trauma and OUD  
  • Caregiver with an OUD problem   
  • Focus on protective factors 
  • Special emphasis on how to reduce/avoid bias and stigma (shame and guilt)  
  • What recovery looks like for parents including treatment

  PART TWO: OUD and Parenting Skills 

  Wednesday, September 22nd
  9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (CT)

  In this webinar the presenters will cover: 

  • Adverse impacts  
  • How mom's SUD impacts child   
  • Disparities in health outcomes and connection to maternal mood/health?
  • How best to support mom? 

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• WISAM Virtual Conference Series: On-Demand

  • When
    October 10, 2021

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  WISAM 2020 Virtual Conference Series
  Now Available On-Demand for Enduring CME

  Available Until October 10, 2021!
  

  Full conference schedule and speakers are available to view here.
  

  Target Audience: This educational activity is designed for professionals across disciplines who work in addiction treatment and prevention, including physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, mental health and substance abuse counselors, recovery coaches, law enforcement, public health workers.

  PRICING:
  

  	WISAM Member	Non-Member
  Day 1	$75.00	$125.00
  Day 2	$75.00	$125.00
  Day 3	$75.00	$125.00
  All 3 Days	$200.00 ($25 Discount)	$350.00 ($25 Discount)

  
  AMA Credit Designation Statement:

  The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  ACCME Accreditation Statement:

  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine (WISAM).

  The American Society of Addiction Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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• WISAM 2021 Virtual Conference

  • Start
    October 15, 2021
  • End
    October 16, 2021

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  REGISTER TODAY
  WISAM is excited to host our 2021 Annual Conference virtually on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16.

  SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE: (subject to change)

  Friday, October 15
  Time (Central)
  7:45-8:15 a.m. Conference Welcome - Melissa Milne, APNP, Conference Chair & "2020 in review" - Charles Schauberger, MD, Co-Chair
  8:15-9:00 a.m. Integrating Addiction Psychiatry into a Consultation Framework: The University of Nebraska Medical Center Experience; VaKara M. Meyer Karre, MD
  9:00-10:00 a.m. Benzodiazepines; Matt Felgus, MD
  10:00-10:30 a.m. Break with Exhibits
  10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Buprenorphine Treatment in the Age of Fentanyl; Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD MPH FAAFP FACPM DFASAM, Hannah Snyder, MD, Melissa Milne, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, Charles Schauberger, MD
  12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibits and Annual Business Meeting
  1:00-2:00 p.m. Treatment of Adolescents (During COVID); Lalit Singh, MD, MPH
  2:00-3:00 p.m. MAT During an Epidemic and Pandemic; Beth Collier, LCSW, CSAC, ICS
  3:00-3:30 p.m. Break with Exhibits
  3:30-4:30 p.m. Women of Worth (WOW) Program; Claudia Vankoningsveld, MA, CADC

  Saturday, October 16
  Time (Central)
  8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome
  8:15-9:15 a.m. Treating Methamphetamine Use Disorders; Kristin DePrey, MA, LPC, CSAC, ICS
  9:15-10:15 a.m. Understanding Proposed Changes to DHS 75 Rules; David Galbis-Reig, MD, DFASAM
  10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
  10:30-11:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: ASAM Criteria; Corey Waller
  11:30-11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks, Announcements and Conference Adjournment

  OVERVIEW: Evolution or revolution? 2020 felt more like a revolution. Healthcare must respond to the ever-changing needs of our society and our patients; these changes seem to be occurring with increasing speed. This conference will focus on the changes occurring in addiction medicine to aid the busy practitioners of addiction care in staying abreast of current trends and provide new and better care.

  TARGET AUDIENCE: This educational activity is designed for professionals across disciplines who work in addiction treatment and prevention, including physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, mental health and substance abuse counselors, recovery coaches, law enforcement and public health workers.
  

  REGISTRATION: 
  Members: $150
  Resident/ Students: $50
  Non-members: $225

  Interested in joining WISAM before the conference? Please apply online, or call the office.  Register by September 30 in order to receive our virtual attendee conference care package! 

  CME INFO: This program is not yet approved for CME credit. Conference organizers plan to apply through ASAM. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined.

  SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS: Looking to showcase your organization and products with those working in addiction medicine? Please join us as a conference exhibitor. Learn more here - registration is open!

  CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made after that will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee.

  QUESTIONS: Please feel free to contact our office with any questions.

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• WISAM 2021 Virtual Sponsors + Exhibitors

  • Start
    October 15, 2021
  • End
    October 16, 2021

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  We are excited to host the WISAM 2021 Virtual Conference on October15-16. This conference, for anyone working in addiction medicine, will provide an invaluable opportunity for all of us to connect and learn from each other. Which is important now more than ever. 

  This event is not possible without the support and partnership of our sponsors. We thank all of our past supporters, and welcome new partners. This year's virtual format creates some unique and exciting ways for you to sponsor and support the event. Please note, some of these opportunities are limited and are expected to go fast! View Full Flyer Here.

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  Event Sponsor - $2,500 (One Available)

  • Premier placement on the event app
  • Logo and sponsor information included in the Care Package sent to conference attendees
  • 5 complementary registrations for the conference to share with staff or clients
  • Virtual Exhibit Table
  • Advertisement on Event Page
  • Welcome attendees to the Saturday break

  Break Sponsor - $1,000 (Only One Left!)

  • Welcome attendees to one of the Friday breaks
  • Logo and sponsor information included in the Care Package sent to conference attendees
  • 3 complementary registrations for the conference to share with staff or clients
  • Virtual Exhibit Table
  • Advertisement on Event Page

  Exhibit Only - $500 (Unlimited)

  • Virtual Exhibit Table
  • Advertisement on Event Page

  Non-Profit Only - $250 (Unlimited)

  • Advertisement on Event Page

  Questions? Please contact our office with any questions.

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• WISAM Annual Business Meeting

  • When
    October 15, 2021
  • Location
    Virtual

  Save the date

  WISAM's Annual Business Meeting will be held on Friday, October 15 over the lunch hour. Please mark your calendars and plan to join your fellow members to receive an overview of the year from WISAM Board Members. 

  Zoom details will be provided before the meeting, stay tuned. 

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• AAAP 2021 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium

  • Start
    December 09, 2021
  • End
    December 12, 2021

  SAVE THE DATE

  The American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry's 32nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium is going virtual on December 9-12, 2021.

  Click here for more information!

  
  

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• National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW)

  • Start
    January 20, 2022
  • End
    January 26, 2022

  National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) is a health observance week for teens that aims to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drug and alcohol use. #NDAFW
  

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• ASAM 53rd Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science

  • Start
    March 31, 2022
  • End
    April 03, 2022

  SAVE THE DATE

  ASAM 53rd Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science
  

  The ASAM Annual Conference is the nation’s premier event providing the latest innovations and scientific developments in addiction medicine.

  Location: The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, FL

  More information coming soon! 

  
  

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