Dr. Volkow is Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health. A pioneer in using brain imagery to counter myths that drug use was a moral failing, Volkow recently made a splash with an article in Health Affairs titled “Making Addiction Treatment More Realistic and Pragmatic: The Perfect Should ... read more
This conference brings communities together to learn more about mental illness. This includes broadening participants' understanding of ways to support each other, reduce stigma, advocate for quality mental health services and find needed resources.
This in-person conference will provide clinically relevant substance use disorder knowledge and skills for physicians, Advanced Practice Practitioners and other providers working in a variety of healthcare settings. Register here.
This presentation will address components of tobacco use and treatment for the pregnant and postpartum population. The first segment will include an overview of the latest research on tobacco use within the pregnant population and the negative impact of tobacco use on specific social and racial groups. The second section will describe an evidenced-based, prenatal postpartum program ... read more
Reflect on the past and redefine the future of this field. Join the largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment.
Many experts predict that substance use disorder treatment and recovery services will use a hybrid service delivery method (some services in-person and some online). Join the online consultation session every third Friday of the month to discuss/share virtual service delivery tips and practices for practitioners and peers focusing on telehealth and digital recovery support services. The facilitator, ... read more
When it comes to addressing the worsening addiction crisis, we're stronger together. We look forward to welcoming our Rx Summit community back to an in-person format, where we can continue to collaborate, cultivate change, and create solutions. Registration is open. Join us for the largest, most influential annual conference addressing the opioid and addiction crisis. Register ... read more
This in-person annual conference addresses the opioid and addiction crisis. Rx Summit is a global community of stakeholders "from federal to family" who come together annually to share best practices and strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Registration is open.
The Governor's Commission on Alcohol and Drugs April meeting is on the 22nd of April 2022 at 9:30am to 11:30am
This six-hour training is designed for clinicians at any experience level seeking to improve their understanding of how THC use affects the central nervous system and the entire body. During this training, participants will learn about the Pleasure and Reward neural pathways, and how THC acts on specific areas of the Brain. Special emphasis will be placed ... read more
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are kicking off their celebration of National Mental Health Awareness Month with a four-part webinar series covering an introduction and general overview of mental health issues post COVID-19. The dates are as follows: May 4 - First webinar Access Code: 4670871# May 11 - Second ... read more
This two-hour virtual event will discuss the LGBTQIA+ populations disproportionately high prevalence of substance use disorders compared with the general population as a consequence of pervasive minority stress occurring in stigma-related discrimination and victimization.
Note: The events contained in this calendar are subject to change without notice by their respective organizers. Refer to each event's website for updates.