Pharmacology and Medical Aspects of Addiction Virtual: February 25, 2026

This virtual training is being sponsored by the HHSC Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Programs. SUD contractors have priority for this training.

This seminar examines addiction and the pharmacology of drugs of abuse and addiction, how drugs of misbuse work in the body and the resulting medical problems from each drug. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the effects of drugs on the body and the brain.

Cancellations, Substitutions and Refunds Policy:

Live In Person/Virtual Trainings:

• A colleague may be substituted at no extra charge if Centralized Training is notified at least two business days before the training.
• Requests for refunds for an in-person/virtual workshop must be received 72 hours prior to the workshop.

Self-Paced Online Trainings:

• No refunds are offered for self-paced online trainings.

Please forward detailed requests regarding this training to CTI Helpdesk at ctihelp@uthscsa.edu.

Training Location: Zoom Meeting
Participation requires a webcam and audio. Cellphones are not allowed.
9:00am-4:00pm CST
Trainer: Frances Patterson, PhD, LADAC II, MAC, QCS
CEUs Offered: 6 hours

Registration opens 4-6 weeks before training date.