Northwest ATTC Webinar: Medical Complications of Methamphetamine Use: Strategies for Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Treatment (May 21, 2025, 12-1pm PT)

Join the Northwest ATTC at ADAI on May 21 (12pm PT) for a talk on “Medical Complications of Methamphetamine Use: Strategies for Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Treatment,” which will explore key clinical challenges and evidence-based strategies to improve care for individuals who use methamphetamine.

Presented by Sarah Leyde, MD, of the University of Washington, attendees will learn to recognize common health problems related to methamphetamine use, apply prevention and treatment strategies, and develop an approach to addressing infectious complications.

The session will also highlight best practices in care coordination and interprofessional collaboration to improve outcomes in this high-risk population.

Learning objectives: 

1. Identify two life-threatening toxicities associated with methamphetamine use, along with prevention and treatment strategies
2. Formulate a comprehensive approach for screening, treating, and preventing infectious diseases among individuals who use methamphetamine. 
3. Implement best practices in care coordination and interprofessional collaboration to enhance patient outcomes in methamphetamine-related health issues.

Register for the May 21 webinar here!

Interested in learning more about methamphetamine use? Be sure to also check out the ADAI CEDEER team’s Focus on Meth series, happening now! The series has featured a number of webinars (recordings available) and will conclude on June 12 with a day-long symposium!