MAHEC #79339 Open

Perception vs Reality of Addiction

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Perception vs Reality of Addiction

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Nov 3, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Contact

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This session will review the development of substance use disorders, impact of social and economic factors, and common misconceptions regarding substance use disorders and treatments. Attendees are introduced to the reward pathway, dopamine and conceptualizing addiction as a chronic disease.

This training can be applied towards the 8-hour DEA MATE training requirement.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.


By registering for this program, you are granting permission for your contact information to be shared with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services and UNC School of Medicine, joint providers and/or supporters of this continuing education activity.

Jointly Provided by

UNC School of Medicine

With Support From

NC-Department of Health and Human Services-Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services

Audience

This program is recommended for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Certified Nurse-Midwives, Mental Health Counselors, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, and others interested in this subject.

Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

check Summarize the impact of how early substance use alters brain development
check Employ nonjudgmental language when discussing substance use disorders
check Categorize addiction using a chronic disease model

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Available Credits

CEU .100

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.00 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 1.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.00 Contact Hours.

Contact Hours 1.000

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners: This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

CME for Physician Assistants 1.000

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 1.000

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and UNC School of Medicine. The Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Speakers

Genevieve Verrastro, MD

Sessions

Perception vs Reality of Addiction

11/3 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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