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Behavioral Health and Well-Being
Concurrent

Hidden in Plain Site: Substance Use Among Healthcare Professionals

Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Time
Location: Skyline Ballroom, W375D

Substance use among healthcare professionals is a greater problem than is acknowledged. Diversion occurs within all healthcare professions. Professionals must recognize signs of diversion. Healthcare systems must have a pathway for handling diversion. Most states have legalized marijuana, increasing the probability of THC use among healthcare professionals. How does marijuana legalization affect them? Are they allowed to use legal THC? Is the law different for them? Alcohol is a legal, readily available substance whose use is often unrecognized because it is socially acceptable. Alcohol is often served at work events. When does socially acceptable drinking turn into a substance use disorder? What resources are available to healthcare professionals struggling with substance use?

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize behaviors that indicate diversion
  • Discuss the effects of marijuana legalization on healthcare professionals' careers
  • Compare and contrast social drinking versus alcoholism among healthcare professionals

Presentations:

  • 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM Central Time
    Legalization of Marijuana

    Ty H. Kiser, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM (he/him/his)

  • 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM Central Time
    Is It Fentanyl or Saline?

    Rohul Amin, MD (he/him/his) – Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

  • 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM Central Time
    CAGED: How Much Is Too Much?

    Gail Basch, Medical director Rush Addiction Medicine Program (she/her/hers)