Addictions 2027
- Continuing Education
Explore cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies to treat addiction and comorbid disorders in this dynamic course led by top experts from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
- Live Online
This course is taught online in real time.
$575
This is the standard price, for a full list of profession pricing see below.
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Continuing Education
Earn up to:
- 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 13.75 ANCC contact hours
- 13.75 CE Credits
- 13.75 APA CEP CE Credits
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All evaluations and credit claims must be completed within 60 days of the course end date.
2 Days
Please view the Schedule for a full description of the program.
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Overview
In 2025, an estimated 44.6 million Americans aged 12 or older experienced a substance use disorder, highlighting the substantial and ongoing public health burden of addiction. While recent data show encouraging declines in both substance use disorders and overdose deaths, addiction continues to have devastating consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Addiction impacts nearly every facet of life—it contributes to numerous health problems, fractures families and relationships, and leaves individuals isolated, depressed, and at heightened risk of suicide. The bidirectional relationship between addiction and comorbid disorders further complicates treatment, as each condition can exacerbate the other.
Compounding these challenges, individuals with addiction may minimize the severity of their substance use or face significant barriers to seeking and engaging in treatment. Yet, every year, countless Americans achieve recovery with the support of health care professionals and evidence-based interventions.
McLean Hospital, the largest psychiatric hospital of Harvard Medical School, is proud to present this annual conference, which brings together leading experts in the addiction field. This comprehensive program will highlight the latest evidence-based treatments, strategies for addressing the complexities of comorbid disorders, and approaches for working with special populations.
Participants will also benefit from smaller, interactive breakout sessions each afternoon, designed to deepen understanding and enhance practical skills in an engaging format. Join us for an invaluable opportunity to learn from and collaborate with a distinguished and accomplished faculty in advancing the care and outcomes for individuals facing addiction.
Learning Objectives
- Develop and outline comprehensive treatment strategies for substance use disorders integrating medications and psychosocial treatments.
- Customize treatments for special populations, including women and adolescents.
- Describe current, scientifically accepted uses of medical cannabis.
- Explain how to identify and treat gambling disorder.
- Identify and incorporate mindfulness techniques in addiction treatment.
- Develop treatment strategies for different forms of nicotine use disorder.
- Discuss treatment strategies for people with comorbidities such as PTSD, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
- Implement motivational interviewing techniques with patients.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by McLean Hospital.
Who Should Participate
Psychiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Specialty Physicians, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Thursday, May 13, 2027
Welcome and Introduction
7:45-8:00 am
GLP1 Receptor Agonists in Addiction Treatment
8:00-9:00 am
Methamphetamine Use Disorder
9:00-10:00 am
Break
10:00-10:15 am
Keynote on Substance Use Disorders
10:15-11:15 am
Treating Anxiety in People with Substance Use Disorders
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Lunch Break (on your own)
12:15-1:00 pm
Workshop
1:00-2:30 pm
1A. Women and Substance Use
1:00-2:30 pm
1B. Pain
1:00-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:45 pm
Workshop
2:45-4:15 pm
2A. Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder
2:45-4:15 pm
2B. Psychedelics
2:45-4:15 pm
Friday, May 14, 2027
Keynote: Digital Innovations in Addiction Treatment
8:00-9:00 am
PTSD and SUDs
9:00-10:00 am
Break
10:00-10:15 am
Cannabis Use Disorders
10:15-11:15 am
Question and Answer Panel Discussion
11:15 am-12:00 pm
Lunch Break
12:00-1:00 pm
Workshop
1:00-4:00 pm
3A. Integration of Pharmacotherapy and Behavioral Therapy for Addictions
1:00-2:30 pm
3B. ADHD and substance use disorders
1:00-2:30 pm
4A. Metabolic Approaches to SUDs
2:30-4:00 pm
4B. Gambling Disorder g
2:30-4:00 pm
Closing
4:00-4:15 pm
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Christopher Palmer
MD | Course Director
- Founder and Director, Metabolic and Mental Health Program, McLean Hospital
- Director, Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education, McLean Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Roger Weiss
MD | Course Director
- Chief, Division of Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction
- Director, Alcohol, Drug, and Addiction Clinical Research Program, McLean Hospital
- Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Shelly F. Greenfield
MD, MPH | Course Director
- Chief Academic Officer, Kristine M. Trustey Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, McLean Hospital
- Chief, Center of Excellence in Women's Mental Health, McLean Hospital
- Director, Alcohol, Drug and Addiction Clinical and Health Services Research Program, McLean Hospital
- Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Stephanie Collier
MD, MPH | Course Director
- Director of Education, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
- Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
- Associate Director, Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education, McLean Hospital
Hilary Connery, MD, PhD
Tim Fong, MD
Professor of Psychiatry
Steering Committee, UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids
President Elect, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Leonard D. Gebhard, BA, BS, MSN
Keith Humphreys, PhD
Jane Liebschutz, MD, MPH
Lisa Marsch, PhD
R. Kathryn McHugh, PhD
Chief of Psychology, McLean Hospital
Director, Stress, Anxiety and Substance Use Laboratory, McLean Hospital
Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Larissa Mooney, MD
Lesia Ruglass, PhD
Joji Suzuki, MD
Director, Division of Addiction Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Program Director, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Timothy Wilens, MD
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Course Fees
Registration Details
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment.
At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
| Role | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $575 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $395 |
| PA | $395 |
| Psychologist | $575 |
| Resident / Fellow | $395 |
| Social Worker | $395 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $395 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 ANCC contact hours, of which 10.75 is eligible for pharmacology credit.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for 13.75 credits of Risk Management Study. This includes:
1.00 credit of Medical Marijuana Training
Please check your individual state licensing board requirements before claiming these credits.
McLean Hospital is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. McLean Hospital maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants meeting requirements will receive up to 13.75 CE credits for the two-day course. Credits will be issued on a session-by-session basis
McLean Hospital has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™ No. 6085). Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. McLean Hospital is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This offering meets requirements for up to 13.75 NBCC hours.
An application has been submitted to the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification for 13.75 credit hours
An application has been submitted to the Academy Certified Addictions Specialists for 13.75 credit hours
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.
For information about continuing education credit for social workers, please call 617.855.3140.