Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse: Insights from the Drug Enforcement Administration

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT, Spokane Nursing (SNRS) 105, Spokane, WA


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Get ready to learn about the widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioids.

Join Rica Rachut from the Seattle Drug Enforcement Administration, as she provides an overview of the prescription drug epidemic and practical information for students and practitioners about responsibly prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs.

You'll walk away more informed about the fentanyl crisis, diversion, and how to spot red flags.

Attendance is free!

**Click the "Register" button above to reserve your spot**

Please note you must create a CloudCME account, or log in to your account, before you'll be able to register. You may use a WSU email address or an external email address.

There are two registration options: (1) Join us in person at the WSU Campus in Spokane Spokane Nursing Building (SNRS) 105 or (2) join via Zoom webinar.

Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees who register by March 20th.

After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email and a separate calendar invitation with zoom link, if applicable.

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

***This session is open to WSU faculty and students, as well as any other practicing health professionals and health care students in the Spokane region and beyond.***

1. Describe the fentanyl crisis.
2. Explain how to report theft or loss of medication.
3. Recognize red flags of diversion.
4. Use sound medical judgement when prescribing, dispensing or administering controlled substances.
5. Verify and maintain accurate controlled substance records.

1. Describe the fentanyl crisis.
2. Explain how to report theft or loss of medication.
3. Recognize red flags of diversion.
4. Use sound medical judgement when prescribing, dispensing or administering controlled substances.
5. Verify and maintain accurate controlled substance records.

1. Describe the fentanyl crisis.
2. Explain how to report theft or loss of medication.
3. Recognize red flags of diversion.
4. Use sound medical judgement when prescribing, dispensing or administering controlled substances.
5. Verify and maintain accurate controlled substance records.

1. Describe the fentanyl crisis.
2. Explain how to report theft or loss of medication.
3. Recognize red flags of diversion.
4. Use sound medical judgement when dispensing or administering controlled substances.
5. Verify and maintain accurate controlled substance records.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The Washington State University (WSU) Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Washington State University College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, if applicable, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]. The WSU College of Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME) Unit reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded, if applicable. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

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