The Overdose Crisis and Paths to Recovery - 5/20/2026

1. Explain the key drivers of the overdose crisis;
2. Differentiate the three different waves of the opioid crisis and its current implications for youth;
3. Describe the role of screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment, and peer recovery supports;
4. Demonstrate how to contact Jersey Shore Paths to Recovery for patients.

Hackensack Meridian Health Network is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Hackensack Meridian Health Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NJ Board of Nursing (NJAC 13:37-5.3) states: “A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse may obtain continuing education hours from the following: (d)3. Successful completion of continuing medical education courses recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association or the American Podiatric Medical Association: one hour for each 60 minutes of attendance” therefore, CME credits obtained today may be used in place of nursing contact hours.

Cancellation Policy

HMH reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees, if applicable, will be fully refunded.

Accessibility Statement
 
If you have needs that require special accommodation, including dietary allergies, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

HMH adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Alexa Guarisco, LCSW, LCADC
Hackensack Meridian
Neptune, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Aakash K. Shah, MD
HUMC
Neptune, NJ

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Wednesday, May 20, 2026