Safer Prescribing Webinar Series
Upcoming Sessions
Benzodiazepines: Prescribing, Tapering, and Polysubstance Use
July 23rd, 2026
12:00pm-1:30pm ET
Date: July 23rd
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
Moderator: Michael Smith, PharmD, BCPS
Speakers: Amy Vandenberg, PharmD, Alek Adkins, MD
Target Audience: Physicians and Medical Students, although the session is open to all
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe appropriate indications for the use of benzodiazepines
- Evaluate the risks of co-prescribing opioids and benzodiazepines (CDC Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation 11)
- Outline a benzodiazepine tapering plan
Nursing and Opioids: Providing Pain Care and Preventing Overdose
August 5th, 2026
12:30pm-2:00pm ET
Date: August 5th
Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm ET
Moderator: Michael Smith, PharmD, BCPS
Speakers: Deborah Russell, APRN-CNP, Elizabeth Haberkorn, DNP, FNP-BC
Target Audience: Nurses, physicians and Medical Students, although the session is open to all
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Explain ways to care for patients experiencing pain
- Describe ways to support patients during the tapering process
- Recognize opportunities to improve patient experience and understanding
Past Session Recordings
Session 1: Reviewing the CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Session 2: Equity in Pain Management and Access to SUD Treatment
Session 3: Harm Reduction
Session 4: MOUD and Acute Pain management
Session 5: Effective Conversations about Pain Management
Session 6: MOUD and Pregnancy
Continuing Education Credits
We apply for CME applications for each of our live sessions.
