July 9, 2026 | 12:00p Eastern

Adulterants are chemicals or other drugs added to existing drugs to increase bulk, enhance effects, or reduce manufacturing cost. These additives make the unregulated drug supply highly unpredictable and significantly increase the risk of adverse health effects, including overdoses.

This session will provide an overview of common and emerging drug adulterants affecting the current drug supply and their implications for overdose prevention and response, including which overdose-related symptoms may respond to naloxone and which may require additional medical intervention.

Learning Objectives

• Describe commonly encountered opioids and emerging adulterants found in the unregulated drug supply
• Identify key educational messages to share with clients about common adulterants in the drug supply and overdose prevention strategies
• Recognize the key components of a client assessment that incorporates both technical skills and empathetic communication

Accreditation, Credit, and Support

In support of improving patient care, HealthHIV is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credits/Contact Hours

Participants can earn up to 1.0 credits/contact hours (pending accreditation).

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients who use drugs.

Media

Live Webinar

Release Date

July 9, 2026

Expiration Date

July 9, 2026

Time to Complete

1 hour

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