26SW18 - Holding the Middle: Herbal Approaches to Opioid Cessation

Format: Video

Speaker: Jen Stovall, BSN, RN

This lecture explores integrative, patient-centered approaches to opioid addiction through the lens of holistic nursing and interdisciplinary care. Participants will review the neurobiology of opioid dependence and withdrawal, alongside evidence-informed use of botanical and nutritional supports such as Withania somnifera, Passiflora incarnata, Scutellaria lateriflora, and Magnesium to support the nervous system, stress response, sleep, and emotional regulation. The session will address harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and supportive strategies that complement conventional treatments, including medication-assisted therapy. Emphasis is placed on compassionate clinical engagement, safety considerations, and collaboration within integrative care teams to support sustainable recovery.

Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2026 Southwest Conference Book Download (PDF)

Continuing Education Credits

Accreditation Board Credits Type Audience
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (SUHS) 1.5 Opioid Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 1.5 Prescribed Credits Integrative Medicine (MD/DO)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 1.5 Prescribed Credits Nursing
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 1.5 Prescribed Credits Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
Sonoran University of Health Sciences (SUHS) 1.5 Pharmacy Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

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