New Sunday, August 30, 2026
Understanding and Overcoming Substance Use Disorders Pharmacy Conference
(6 hrs. CPE)

New Sunday, August 30, 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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026

Not Just Street Drugs: The Growing Crisis of Prescription Opioid, Sedative & Stimulant Misuse

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

Paige Broccio, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Specialist, Ambulatory Care, UF Health Jacksonville 
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Recognize some of the most misused prescription medications and their common misuse patterns; Describe health risks and consequences associated with misusing these medications; Identify some common signs of misuse or diversion of these medications; Discuss safe prescribing practices and prevention strategies that can reduce misuse of these medications.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-029-L08-P

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Recognize some of the most misused prescription medications and their common misuse patterns; Describe health risks and consequences associated with misusing these medications; Identify some common signs of misuse or diversion of these medications; Discuss safe prescribing practices and prevention strategies that can reduce misuse of these medications.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-029-L08-T

 

Bump in the Road: Management of Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy                                                                                                                                      9:30-11:00am: 1.5 CEUs C/G/T

Alana Jula, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, Medical University of South Carolina Health

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify the safety considerations of the use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy; Analyze current guideline recommendations for managing psychiatric disorders in pregnant patients; Examine the potential fetal impacts of in-utero exposure to psychiatric medications; Recommend evidence-based medication strategies to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-30-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify the safety considerations of the use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy; Recognize current guideline recommendations for managing psychiatric disorders in pregnant patients; Examine the potential fetal impacts of in-utero exposure to psychiatric medications.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-30-L01-T*

 

Cannabis in Healthcare: Understanding the Medical and Legal Landscape

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

Sarah Steinhardt Reiger, PharmD, JD, MS, Adjunct Professor, Pharmacy Law, Manchester University College of Health Professions, Nursing and Pharmacy
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe the pharmacology and physiological effects of medical cannabis; Discuss the evolution of medical marijuana law in the United States; Review clinical indications and use of medical cannabis in different patient populations; Identify the legal issues for clinicians associated with medical cannabis use for patients; Explore strategies for communicating with patients about medical cannabis use.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-031-L08-P          

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Describe the effects of medical cannabis; Discuss the evolution of medical marijuana law in the United States; Review clinical indications and use of medical cannabis in different patient populations; Identify the legal issues for clinicians associated with medical cannabis use for patients.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-031-L08-T

Strategies for Assessing Substance Abuse Disorders      

12:45pm-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: Use tools designed to screen for illicit substance use and misuse; Use tools designed to screen, assess and distinguish and differentiate substance use and mental health; Describe techniques that can be used during patient encounters to reinforce medication adherence; Identify and utilize resources to assist individuals with substance use disorders.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-032-L08-P*            

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Use tools designed to screen for illicit substance use and misuse; Use tools designed to screen, assess and distinguish and differentiate substance use and mental health; Utilize resources to assist individuals with substance use disorders.

UAN: 0675-0000-26-032-L08-T*