Physicians are uniquely capable of having a huge impact in the lives of people who have substance use disorders (SUD). This presentation is designed specifically for future and current clinicians who will inevitably encounter people who have SUD. Topics will range from the epidemiology of SUD and pathways towards recovery, the manifestations of stigma, a historical overview of the SUD treatment system and current best practices, and innovative shifts in payment and financing. As a result of this presentation, we hope that the audience will better understand the important role that clinicians can play in helping their patients with SUD as well as the importance of supporting harm reduction strategies, criminal justice reform, equitable access to effective treatment, and multiple pathways of recovery.

This is a free non-ticketed event, open to the community.

This event is part of the Geisel 2020 MLK Jr. Celebration. For a full schedule of events, please visit https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/dice/mlk/

Co-sponsored by Geisel's Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement (DICE), and Dartmouth's Institutional Diversity & Equity (IDE)