Join ASAM Practice Pearls for in-depth discussions on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Geared toward healthcare professionals, this series explores the latest evidence-based approaches to addiction medicine. Listen to interviews with leading experts as they delve into critical topics and share practical tools to improve patient care and promote public health. 

After listening to season 2 episodes, learners will be able to: 

1. Explain emerging evidence and clinical considerations for different substances to enhance assessment and support safe, effective treatment planning for individuals with substance use disorders.  
2. Apply up-to-date, evidence-based, and patient-centered strategies and guidance to enhance patient engagement, promote safety, and improve outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders across various healthcare settings.  
3. Recognize how structural, social, and cultural factors influence substance use, treatment access, and patient–clinician interactions and implement strategies to enhance equity and deliver culturally responsive, inclusive addiction care. 

Note: These are the learning objectives for season 2. Not all learning objectives will be covered in every episode.