Screening & Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders (SUDS) (CME)

Screening & Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders (SUDS) (CME)
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are serious health conditions which can significantly impact a patient's physical and mental health. Appropriate screening allows physicians to identify substance use problems early, enabling them to offer interventions and treatment to prevent or reduce harm. Early identification and intervention can also minimize the risk of fatal and non-fatal overdoses and potentially reduce the high healthcare costs associated with untreated SUDs. This CME webinar focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively screen and diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs). Participants will learn about validated screening tools, risk factors, diagnostic criteria (including DSM-5), and evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals with SUDs.

Screening & Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders (SUDS) in Pregnant and Postpartum Patients

This webinar is jointly provided by the Florida Medical Association and the FL PDMP Foundation for 1.5 CME credits.

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
  • Identify current evidence-based approaches for screening pregnant and postpartum patients for substance use and substance use disorders.
  • Apply validated screening tools and clinical interviewing strategies to identify patients who may require further assessment for substance use.
  • Differentiate substance use, problematic use, and substance use disorder using current diagnostic criteria and clinical assessment principles.
  • Recognize pregnancy-specific maternal and fetal considerations associated with commonly used substances, including opioids, alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, and tobacco/nicotine.
  • Implement trauma-informed, stigma-free communication and appropriate referral or treatment pathways for pregnant and postpartum patients with suspected or diagnosed substance use disorders.

The webinar is free for all registrants, and participants will have access to the recording through their FMA online account until Sunday, October 4.

Acknowledgment of Funding
The Florida PDMP Foundation produced this course with funding through the Cooperative Agreement Number NU17CE01022-04-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


About The Presenter
Dr. Karen Harris

Karen Harris, MD
Attending Physician and Residency Program Director, HCA Florida Healthcare 
Florida Women’s Group of North Florida, Gainesville, FL

Dr. Harris is a native Floridian, born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. She completed her undergraduate degree at Vassar College, and went on to attend the University of Florida College of Medicine, and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 2010, Dr. Harris obtained a masters in Public Health Administration from The University of Florida. Prior to becoming the Program Director for the residency practice at the Women’s Group of North Florida, Dr. Harris was with Comprehensive Women’s Health for 29 years, 13 of which she was managing partner.

She is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and is currently the chair of District XII, which covers the state of Florida.  She is also a member of the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, March of Dimes, Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society and Florida Medical Association and has held various leadership roles in each of these organizations. Dr. Harris is especially passionate about reproductive and social justice matters, and is actively working to improve and enhance women’s healthcare.

When she is not caring for patients or mentoring residents, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and has also been actively involved in the Girl Scouts of America. She also enjoys reading and traveling, and loves gardening.

Webinar Details

When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 5:30 - 7 PM ET

Where: This course will be presented in a virtual livestream participatory webinar format conducted by the Florida Medical Association from Tallahassee, FL.

Cost:

Member Type Prices
Renewed 2025 Physician/PA Members Complimentary
Physician/PA Non-Members Complimentary

 

CME Credit

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Florida Medical Association (FMA) and FL PDMP Foundation. The FMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Florida Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of one and a half (1.5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Registrants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure: Neither the planners nor the presenters have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

How Does The Event Process Work?

NOTE: SCREENSHOT EXAMPLE

Two Ways To Access Event:

  1. Event reminder emails will be sent from Florida Medical Association (customercare@gotowebinar.com), which will include a JOIN WEBINAR link, one week, one day, and one hour before the event begins.

OR

  1. Go to www.flmedical.org. At the top of the page, click on Profile. Sign in with your username (email) and password.
  2. Under the Profile Menu header, locate the blue section containing profile options. Click the orange Event Access/Claim CME tab. (example shown above)
  3. Click the Access Webinar link listed next to the webinar title.
  4. Slides and/or supporting documents will be provided in the handouts section of the webinar, if available.

Post-Event:

  1. Go to www.flmedical.org. At the top of the page, click on Profile. Sign in with your username (email) and password.
  2. Under the Profile Menu header, locate the blue section containing profile options. Click the orange Event Access/Claim CME tab. (example shown above)
  3. Access to the recording will be available within 24 hours of the event conclusion until Sunday, October 4.
  4. Course Handouts link for slides and/or supporting documents will be listed next to the event, if available.

Claiming CME Credit:

  1. Log in to your FMA account profile and click the Event Access/Claim CME tab in the blue menu (example shown above)
  2. Click the event's Claim CME Credit hyperlink
  3. All CME credits will be reported on your behalf to CE Broker daily.
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When
9/30/2026
Where
Livestream UNITED STATES
 

Program


Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Description
Substance use during pregnancy presents complex clinical challenges that require timely, evidence-based screening, accurate diagnosis, and a nonjudgmental, patient-centered approach. This CME webinar will provide clinicians with practical strategies for identifying and evaluating substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) among pregnant and postpartum patients, with particular emphasis on considerations relevant to maternal-fetal medicine. The program will review current approaches to universal and risk-based screening, validated screening instruments, diagnostic criteria for SUDs, and differentiation between substance use, misuse, and substance use disorder. Faculty will address pregnancy-specific considerations, including the use of alcohol, opioids, cannabis, stimulants, and other substances, as well as the clinical implications of substance exposure for maternal and fetal health. The webinar will also emphasize compassionate communication techniques and strategies for initiating appropriate treatment, referral, and multidisciplinary care.
Time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
9/30/2026 5:30 PM

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