Improving Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders: From Evidence to Action

Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:00 am – 4:30 pm

*Not included with the full conference; separate registration required

Overview

This interactive, case-based pre-conference course prepares clinicians to provide comprehensive, evidence-informed care for women with substance use disorders (SUD). Building on participant feedback from our previous training, the updated curriculum focuses on key areas of need identified by learners.Through expert-led sessions, patient voice reflections, facilitated discussions, and practical implementation guidance, participants will explore best practices related to treating women at all life stages.

The course emphasizes trauma-responsive, person-centered care and offers concrete strategies that can be implemented across diverse clinical settings. Learners will leave with practical tools, increased confidence, and clearer pathways for applying evidence-based approaches to improve care for women with SUD.

Who Should Attend

Healthcare professionals caring for women with SUDs.

Course Topics

Trauma-Responsive Care
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Co-occurring Psychiatric Conditions
Adolescents & Addiction
Older Women & Addiction

Course Faculty

Katrina Mark, MD, FACOG (Course Director)
Hendree Jones, PhD (Course Director)
Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH
Benjamin Han, MD, MPH
Cara Poland, MD, MEd, FACP, DFASAM
J. Deanna Wilson, MD, MPH