Program Release: February 4, 2026
Expiration Date: December 31, 2027 
Estimated time to complete: 68 minutes
There are no prerequisites for participation.

Jointly provided by The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Rhode Island Department of Health

Funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Overdose Data to Action in States Grant

This lecture provides medical professionals with best practices for identifying common acute medical complications of stimulant intoxication and long-term consequences associated with chronic stimulant use and how to apply evidence-based management strategies in acute emergencies and long-term care of patients with stimulant use disorders.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents and fellows in Rhode Island specializing in primary care, family medicine, general medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After participating in this educational initiative, the learner should be better able to:

1. Recognize the common acute medical complications of stimulant intoxication, including cardiovascular, neurological, and psychiatric presentations.
2. Describe the long-term physiological and neuropsychiatric consequences associated with chronic stimulant use.
3. Apply evidence-based management strategies for both acute emergencies and long-term care of patients with stimulant use disorders. 

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION AND HOW TO RECEIVE CME CREDIT

There are no fees for participating in and receiving credit for this activity.

• Review the activity objectives, faculty information, and CME information prior to participating in the activity.
• Complete the pre-test
• View the CME presentation
• Complete the post-test
• Complete the CME activity evaluation to receive a credit certificate.
• Credit claiming is available at the end of each module.

GUEST SPEAKER

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

In accordance with the disclosure policy of the Brown University CME Office as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), speakers have been asked to disclose any relevant financial relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or provider of commercial services discussed in any educational presentation and with any commercial supporters or exhibitors of this activity. The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation, but to identify openly so that the learner may form his/her own opinion. Any potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to the recording of this presentation.

This activity may include discussion of off-label or investigative drug uses. Speakers are aware that it is their responsibility to disclose to the audience this information. Individual faculty disclosure information may be found below. 

Faculty Disclosure/Conflict of Interest

All speakers and planning committee members have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY POLICY

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Disclaimer: This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion to health professionals, stimulate thought, and further investigation.