
American Addiction
Gain insight into the American addiction crisis. This 1.5 CE course equips healthcare professionals with up-to-date strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment of substance use disorders. This course also fulfills state requirements for license renewal.

About this course
American Addiction is a continuing education course developed for healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals and communities. This course fulfills the continuing education requirement and provides essential training for those on the frontlines of patient care.
With the rising prevalence of opioid misuse, alcoholism, and other substance dependencies in the United States, healthcare professionals play a crucial role in prevention, early intervention, and effective treatment. This course offers an in-depth look at the epidemiology, risk factors, and neurobiology of addiction, along with current approaches to assessment and patient management.
Core topics include:
Understanding the dynamics of substance use disorders and the spectrum of addiction
Identifying early warning signs, risk factors, and co-occurring mental health conditions
Evidence-based interventions for screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
Best practices for communication and patient engagement
Legal, ethical, and documentation requirements for healthcare providers in Florida
Through real-world scenarios and current research, participants will learn how to recognize substance misuse, implement practical interventions, and support patients throughout the recovery process. Emphasis is placed on stigma reduction, interprofessional collaboration, and the latest treatment modalities.
Upon completion, CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor for seamless license renewal compliance. Advance your clinical knowledge and enhance your impact in addressing the American addiction crisis—enroll now!
Course Accreditation
Instructors

Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning for the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy (SoP), a faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine Pain Fellowship Program, and a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Garofoli received his PharmD at the University of Pittsburgh SoP in 2004 and his MBA from Strayer University in 2008. He is board certified in Geriatric Care (BGCP) along with being a certified pain educator (CPE) and certified tobacco treatment specialist (CTTS). He began his career with CVS Health in community pharmacy management, then worked as a Humana Healthcare MTM clinical pharmacist, leading to the development of patient-centered and managed care centered programs and the Safe & Effective Management of Pain state guidelines.
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