ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: Grayken Center for Addiction TTA at the Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Monday November 16, 2026 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
This training provides an introduction to stimulant use disorder, including evidence-informed treatments and interventions. Topics include stigma, the pharmacology and effects of psychostimulants, the identification of stimulant overdose (overamping), the management of acute stimulant intoxication, de-escalation techniques, and evidence-based treatments and interventions for stimulant use disorders.
Intended audience: Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Following this training, participants will have the knowledge to:
- Understand the role of psychostimulants in the overdose epidemic and recognize population disparities.
- Recognize signs of stimulant intoxication, overdose (overamping), and withdrawal.
- Identify evidence-based interventions for acute stimulant intoxication and post-acute care for stimulant use disorder.
- Describe the basic principles of de-escalation to promote safety for patients with active stimulant use and their caregivers.
- Identify health risks associated with stimulant use and how to apply interventions to reduce these risks.