Behavioral Health Webinar: Where Did All the Meth Come From? Strategies and Tactics for Managing the
Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Please join the Division of Behavioral Healthcare Education for their Invited Speaker Series:
Topic
Where Did All the Meth Come From? Strategies and Tactics for Managing the Next Drug Epidemic
Along with the alarming number of annual drug overdose deaths, methamphetamine- related ones have increased by 300%. The recent penetration of methamphetamines into all sectors of the population has resulted in an unprecedented number of overdoses and demand for treatment. Methamphetamine is an addictive and potent central nervous system stimulant with powerful effects on the human mind. Unlike opioids and alcohol, methamphetamine use disorder has no FDA approved pharmacologic treatment. And, as individuals suffering from this disorder flood into treatment settings, many clinicians find themselves unprepared to implement effective treatment strategies. This workshop will address the factors behind the current epidemic while identifying the most effective treatment and policy strategies for addressing this crisis.
CE Credits
CPRP-2; LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-2; NBCC-2; PA Act48-2; IACET-.2
Cost
This event is free to attend for the Drexel community.
Speaker
Mark G. Fuller, MD, FACP, FASAM
Dr. Fuller is the medical director of Carelon Health of Pennsylvania (formerly Beacon Health Options). Carelon is a HealthChoices Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization working with counties in Pennsylvania to assure high-quality behavioral health and substance use services for Medical Assistance recipients. Dr. Fuller has an extensive background in behavioral health, substance use services, and population health management. He is board certified in four specialties: psychiatry, internal medicine, addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry. His background in behavioral health and substance use disorders includes both direct clinical experience as well as administrative experience working as a senior physician executive for several national managed care organizations. He has a strong interest in teaching and research, as evidenced by his many presentations and his authoring of numerous scientific papers, book chapters and other publications. He is active in the community with numerous outreach activities supporting increased awareness, decreasing stigma and promoting prevention.
Hosted By
Division of Behavioral Healthcare Education
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Contact Information
bheweb@drexel.edu