March 11, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - March 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm

The Role of Weight Loss and Diabetes Medications in the Treatment of Substance Abuse

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As a dual board-certified psychiatrist and board-certified addiction medicine physician, Dr. Adam Scioli will share the origin/discovery of modern diabetes medications (GLP-1 Receptor Agonists) and their evolution through gaining FDA approval for weight loss to their current “off label use” in addiction.

The audience will gain an understanding of the neurobiology behind addiction and why this class of medication shows promise for treatment of cravings associated with addiction.

Presented in partnership with Men’s Second Chance Living.

Dr. Adam D. Scioli, DO, DFAPA, DFAOAAM, FASAM, is Chief Medical Officer and Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program Director at the Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania.

Details

Start: March 11, 2026 @ 5:30 pm

End: March 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm

Event Categories: Arts & Culture

Event Tags: Arts & Culture, community event, free, Library events

Website: https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/15668339

Organizer

Cost: Free

Venue

The Community Library

415 Spruce Ave Ketchum ID 83340 United States   Google Map

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