9th Annual Penn State Addiction Symposium

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Friday December 8, 2023
Advances in Translational and Clinical Research

Cutting-edge Penn State research on:
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Cannabinoid Use Disorder
• Alcohol Use Disorder
• Stimulant, Nicotine, and Other SUDs
• Pain and Addiction

With Keynote speakers:

• Michelle Freund, PhD, Project Director, HEALthy Brain Child Development Study, National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Julie Croff, PhD, Professor, Executive Director—Population and Clinical Research, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity, Center for Rural Health

Poster and Networking Sessions
Evening Reception

Saturday December 9, 2023
Clinical Practice Updates
Presentations:

• New Trends in SUD Epidemiology and Treatment
• Opioid Use Disorder vs. Opioid-treated Chronic Pain: Screening for and Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders
• Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain
• Opioid Antagonists in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
• Cannabis Benefits vs. Risks: Clinical Applications, Misuse, Addiction
• Psychedelics: Current Evidence and Clinical Applications

With Keynote speakers:

• Sean Fogler, MD, Co-Founder, Elevyst, Public Health Consulting Group
• Anthony Alvarado, Motivational Speaker and Advocacy Expert, Co-founder of Rise Together

Poster and Networking Sessions