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Collaborative Session

Behavior Change Tools for Prescribers Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Developed in Collaboration with the Providers Clinical Support System - Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Location: Harbor G-I, Level 2
This interactive workshop introduces prescribers to practical, evidence-based strategies that help patients initiate and stay engaged in alcohol use disorder treatment. Through skill demonstrations and role-play using real patient cases, participants will explore tools like Behavior Chain Analysis, the RAC Framework, safety planning, and urge surfing. These simple, actionable templates are designed for prescribers without behavioral health specialization who want effective ways to support recovery and improve treatment outcomes.

PCSS-MAUD Resources & Additional Education: https://www.pcss-maud.org/curricula

Learning Objectives:

Learners will be able to:
  • Understand how prescribers can effectively integrate behavior change strategies with pharmacologic treatment for patients with AUD to enhance engagement, support sustained recovery, and improve retention in care.
  • Utilize Behavior Chain Analysis, RAC Framework, safety and relapse prevention planning, and urge surfing to develop personalized strategies that support behavior change and treatment adherence in patients with AUD.
  • Demonstrate how to utilize behavior change strategies in the treatment of patients with AUD, including adapting approaches for a variety of care settings.
Disclosure(s):
Carla B. Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM: CARI Health: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing), Stockholder/Ownership Interest (excluding diversified mutual funds) (Ongoing); Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice (APPI Press): Royalties from book sales (Ongoing)
John O'Neil, LCSW, LADC: No financial relationships to disclose
Eve N. Lasswell, PsyD: No financial relationships to disclose