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

• Target Audience: primary care and mental health physician
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• Information:

Nationally and locally recognized experts will deliver the evidence- and case-based information that is necessary for providers to enhance their proficiency in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with addiction disorders, even when complicated by overlapping or co-occurring disorders.This evidence, when recalled in a caregiver’s practice, is meant to impact treatment outcomes and ultimately increase patients’ odds of lifelong recovery.

Learning Objectives

The goal of this conference is to enhance the skills and performance of those providers who treat patients with addiction and other behavior health diagnosis. New scientific, best practices, treatment, tools and modalities in all areas of addiction medicine will be presented. The latest developments in treatment and translating that into useful knowledge will also be presented in didactic lectures.

Target Audience

This activity is targeted toward healthcare professionals who strive to provide prevention, evaluation and/or assessment and change agents as well as diagnose, treat and manage patients with addiction-related health conditions in a primary care and/or mental health setting. It is particularly relevant for the following disciplines: physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, medical directors, nursing, nursing leadership, administrators, counselors, social workers and those engaged with patients that may have addiction disorders in hospitals, medical centers or behavioral health offices and residential care facilities.

The following medical and behavioral health specialties are encouraged to attend:

Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Social Work and Adolescent Medicine.

The 27th Annual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine 2025 at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is best for healthcare professionals working in primary care and mental health settings who diagnose, treat, and manage patients with addiction-related conditions.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the target audience and what the symposium offers:

Who Should Attend

Primary care providers: Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who encounter substance use disorders in routine practice.

Mental health professionals: Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers involved in addiction treatment and behavioral health.

Addiction medicine specialists: Clinicians seeking to update their knowledge on evidence-based practices and emerging therapies.

Medical educators and trainees: Residents, fellows, and students interested in foundational and advanced addiction medicine concepts.

Public health and community outreach workers: Those involved in prevention, education, and harm reduction strategies.

What You’ll Learn

Prevention and early intervention strategies for substance use disorders.

Evaluation and assessment tools for addiction-related health conditions.

Evidence-based treatment approaches, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Behavioral therapies and integrated care models for managing co-occurring disorders.

Updates on emerging substances and treatment challenges in the current landscape.

Event Details

Organizer: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Focus: CME-accredited education tailored to frontline providers and change agents in addiction care

Location: Colby Campus, Everett, Washington

• 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