SUD 101 Module 10 - Mutual-Help and Related Clinical Interventions

SUD 101 Core Curriculum Overview

Curriculum overview: While healthcare professionals are often on the front lines of treating substance use disorders, most have limited (if any) training in this area. The SUD 101 Core Curriculum was created to provide a foundation of the current research, resources, and support needed to increase healthcare professionals’ competence and confidence in the care of their patients across the continuum of care. This activity, Mutual-Help and Related Clinical Interventions, is part of the 23-module curriculum. Please see below for a summary of module 10 out of 23:

Module 10 Overview

Title: Mutual-Help and Related Clinical Interventions

Presenter(s): John F. Kelly, Ph.D., Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director, MGH Recovery Research Institute

Module Description: Mutual-help organizations (MHOs) such as Alcoholic Anonymous, SMART Recovery, LifeRing and many others, are ubiquitous across the United States and are found in small, medium, and large cities. They can be a valuable addition to treatment plans and extend the reach of the clinician by providing their patients with ongoing paths to recovery via crucial sober social support that has been found to confer valuable relapse prevention skills. This presentation provides education about the origin, types, scope, and theoretical orientation of a variety of MHOs, including new evidence for their clinical and public health utility, as well as evidence on why they are so helpful. Examples of proven clinical strategies to enhance involvement with MHOs during and following treatment will be provided including for those patients taking medications.

Educational Objectives:

Background and Rationale: Why focus on mutual-help orgs?
Efficacy and Mechanisms: Do groups like AA confer real benefits? If so, how?
Clinical Interventions: What can we do clinically to enhance “self-help” participation and enhance outcomes?

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Release on Jan 12, 2026 9:00 AM Central Standard Time
Access expires on Jul 13, 2026

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

1.25 CME Credits

1.25 PA-CME Credits

1.25 Other Professionals Credits

1.25 Nursing Credits

1.25 Pharmacy Credits

1.25 IPCE Credits

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