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	Related Resources Leadership Conference on Medical Education in Substance Abuse, December 1–2, 2004 Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment (SBIRT)

More than 60 leaders of public and private sector organizations met November 30 – December 1, 2006, for the second National Leadership Conference on Medical Education in Substance Abuse. The invitational gathering brought together key officials of Federal agencies, organized medicine, medical training institutions, licensure and certification bodies, and insurance experts to discuss ways to enhance the training of physicians in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of substance use disorders, including prescription drug abuse.

The event followed a similar meeting hosted by ONDCP in 2004. Considerable progress has been made in the ensuing two years, but the goals for enhanced physician training on substance abuse and addiction have not yet been fully achieved. Therefore, ONDCP hosted a second conference to assess progress, refine strategies, and reaffirm commitment to mutual goals. All of the participants actions are summarized in this report.

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