New Saturday Only, August 29, 2026
Understanding and Overcoming Substance Use Disorders Pharmacy Conference
(6 hrs. CPE)

New Saturday Only, August 29, 2026
Understanding and Overcoming Substance Use Disorders Pharmacy Conference
(6 hrs. CPE)

$150.00

ACCREDITATION

iCARE Pharmacy Services, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an ACPE application-based* and knowledge-based activity. Participants may receive up to 6 hours of CPE credit by attending sessions and successfully completing the continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activity evaluation.

iCARE Pharmacy Services, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

DISCLOSURES

Speakers have no relevant conflict of interests nor financial relationships.  All persons in a position to control the content of this activity have declared that no conflict of interest exists for this activity.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians of all practice backgrounds.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Participants must submit cancellations in writing. Participants will receive a credit for a future CPE program.

ZOOM WEBINAR INFORMATION
Participants may join via any electronic device. Be sure to have downloaded the ZOOM software in advance to avoid any delays. You will be able to see the speakers and their presentations. You will be able to respond to speaker learning assessments via the CHAT Feature and ask questions via the Q&A Feature.

Description

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026

Understanding Motivating Factors Behind Psychoactive Substance Use and Misuse: Why This Should Matter to Healthcare Providers                                    

8:00-9:30am: 1.5 CEUs C/G/T

Alicia Lopez, PharmD, Psychiatric Pharmacist & Harm Reduction Consultant, Independent Contractor

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Define terms relevant to this discussion on substance use; Describe psychosocial motivators for substance use; Describe biological motivators for substance use; Identify factors that may influence what substance(s) someone uses; Explain why understanding the factors influencing substance use is important for healthcare providers.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-025-L08-P

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define terms relevant to this discussion on substance use; Describe psychosocial motivators for substance use; Describe biological motivators for substance use; Identify factors that may influence what substance(s) someone uses; Explain why understanding the factors influencing substance use is important for healthcare providers.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-025-L08-T

 

Shaken, Not Stirred: A Review of Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome                                                                                                       

9:30-11:00am: 1.5 CEUs C/G/T

Bethany Stavely, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, UF Health Jacksonville
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Define alcohol withdrawal syndrome; Examine the underlying pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal; Evaluate evidence-based pharmacologic treatment strategies in the emergency and intensive care settings.
UAN: 0675-0000-26-026-L08-P*        

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define alcohol withdrawal syndrome; Examine the underlying pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal; Evaluate evidence-based treatment strategies in the emergency and intensive care settings. UAN: 0675-0000-26-026-L08-T*

Legal Highs or Hidden Hazards? A Tour of the Gas Station Pharmacy!                                                                                                      

11:15-12:45pm: 1.5 CEUs C/G/T


Joseph Cammilleri, PharmD, BCACP, CPE, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Pain Management, PGY2 Pain and Palliative Care Program Director, UF Clinical Assistant Professor, UF Health Jacksonville
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify the most popular “legal high” substances sold at gas stations and smoke shops; Explain why these products are perceived as safe; Describe the specific health risks and addiction potential of these products; Discuss the current and changing legal landscape in Florida.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-027-L08-P       

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify the most popular “legal high” substances sold at gas stations and smoke shops; Explain why these products are perceived as safe; Describe the specific health risks and addiction potential of these products; Discuss the current and changing legal landscape in Florida.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-027-L08-T

 

 

The Intersection of Tobacco Products, Cannabis and Mental Health
12:45-2:15pm 1.5 CEUs C/G/T


Angela Hill, PharmD, CRPh, FAACP, Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapeutics & Clinical Research, Program Director, WE-CARE, University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Compare the mechanistic ways tobacco from cigarettes, vaping, hookah, and cannabis  affect brain function; Explain how tobacco use can increase the risk for depression , anxiety and  other brain health issues; Differentiate ways to minimize the risks of tobacco and cannabis use on brain health; Choose key strategies to mitigate the use of tobacco products and other substances.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-028-L08-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Compare the mechanistic ways tobacco from cigarettes, vaping, hookah, and cannabis  affect brain function; Explain how tobacco use can increase the risk for depression , anxiety and  other brain health issues; Differentiate ways to minimize the risks of tobacco and cannabis use on brain health; Choose key strategies to mitigate the use of tobacco products and other substances.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-028-L08-T*