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University of Kentucky Healthcare CE Central

  • Consumer Behavior
  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Overdose
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Seizures

The Impact of an Increasingly Toxic Drug Supply on Growing Morbidity among People who Inject Drugs: Epidemiologic Update from the Field

Originally presented live at the 2026 Kentucky Overdose Prevention Summit (Louisville, KY). This keynote examines trends in the illicit drug supply and growing morbidity among people who inject drugs, drawing on epidemiologic data from law enforcement drug seizures and community-based drug checking programs. The presenter explores how an increasingly synthetic and toxic drug supply dominated by illicit fentanyl and novel adulterants is reshaping patterns of use and escalating overdose and infectious disease risk. Attendees gain an understanding of how drug market dynamics, including consumer preferences for specific substances and drug combinations, interact with harm reduction and treatment access. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Learn how law enforcement drug seizures and community-based drug checking data can serve as proxy indicators for the illicit drug supply. 2. Understand the pharmacologic effects associated with an increasingly synthetic and toxic drug supply and their impact on public health and safety. 3. Recognize how the illicit drug market exerts influence on consumer preference for specific drugs, drug combinations, and modes of use, including the intent to be treated. Presented by: Jon Zibbell, PhD Senior Scientist, Center for Behavioral Health & Wellbeing, RTI International.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.25 creditsNursingUp to 1.25 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.25 creditsSocial WorkUp to 1.25 credits

MOC types

No MOC

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Pricing

Free

Reported to ACCME by the provider

  • On-demand / recorded video
  • includes Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.25 credits
  • Released
    Jul 26, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Jun 16, 2029 3 years left

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