Description
December 3, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Description:
In this session, we will review adult ADHD and evidence-based medication treatment. First we will describe epidemiology and pathophysiology of adult ADHD. Next, we will compare and contrast medication treatment options for adult ADHD including stimulants and non-stimulant options. Finally, we will list treatment pearls for stimulant use including dose (mg), dosing (daily or not), and formulation strategies (eg. IR or ER); use in special populations (eg. older adults, or those with CV disease or SUD); and how/when to start, stop, combine, and switch treatments.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe epidemiology and pathophysiology of adult ADHD
- Compare and contrast medication treatment options for adult ADHD including stimulants and non-stimulant options
- List treatment pearls for stimulant use including dose (mg), dosing (daily or not), and formulation strategies (eg. IR or ER); use in special populations (eg. older adults, or those with CV disease or SUD); and how/when to start, stop, combine, and switch treatments.
Presenters:
Stephanie Nichols, PharmD, BCPP, MPH
Stephanie Nichols, PharmD, BCPP, MPH is an Associate Professor in the University of New England College of Pharmacy, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the Tufts University School of Medicine, and a Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Pharmacist at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She graduated from the University at Buffalo with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed an Inpatient Pharmacy Practice Residency at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Nichols is dual board certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and a Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) and is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP).
Audience:
Prescribing Clinicians and their teams
Continuing Medical Education:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education and CCSME. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this regularly scheduled series for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
*Nurses and Nurse Practitioners will be awarded a certificate of participation with a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.
Contact Hours
1 contact hours for social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors, and behavioral health professionals.
1 Category 1 Contact hours for psychologists. CCSME is a pre-approved sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for Psychologists.
1 contact hours for Alcohol and Drug Counselors pending approval by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
1 contract hours CHES. CCSME is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
