Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is the most prevalent substance use disorder worldwide and affects over 14 million adults in the US. During this webinar we will discuss the current trends related to AUD and we will dive deep into appropriate screening for hazardous drinking and the pharmacological treatment for AUD. Participants Will Discuss the prevalence […]

“Nothing about me without me!” . . . the rallying cry of the family and youth engagement movement captures the challenge and opportunities presented when families are effectively engaged with agencies and systems. This inspirational session, told from the perspective of both a mother and a professional in the field, will outline a continuum of […]

This 90-minute session will focus on identifying the challenges rural communities face in data collection and sharing.  We will share, discuss, and work through common challenges faced by rural communities including reluctance to share and/or accept data and the lack of available local data. This training will be highly interactive and its success relies on […]

Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders appear to be increasing.? This presentation will review the commonalities and differences between “anxiety” and “anxiety disorders,” and provide an overview of evidence-based practices related to diagnosis and treatment.

This webinar will introduce and discuss the social determinants of health. It will explain which aspects have been found to be significantly linked to substance use, as well as how the social determinants of health are linked to inequity and health disparities. The webinar will provide recommendations on how prevention professionals can begin thinking about […]

In this kickoff session, join us in collaboration with peer support specialists who will speak to creating safe spaces for peer support providers within agencies. This series will open up opportunities to discuss ongoing support, career paths, antiracist practices, and how BIPOC peers can navigate the field. It will also offer a space to learn […]

Substance use among pregnant women is an urgent public health concern in the United States. This webinar will examine the history and risk factors of substance use among pregnant women. Women face unique barriers that bring shame, stigma, and social disgrace leading to under-representation in addiction prevention and treatment. Substance use has a disproportionate impact […]

Economic Stability. Education Access and Quality. Health Care Access and Quality. Neighborhoods and Build Environments. Social and Community Context. These are the common themes of Social Determinants referred to in substance misuse prevention efforts. What relationship do the Social Determinants of Health have with substance misuse prevention? If our focus is substance misuse prevention, is […]

Across the United States, law enforcement and behavioral health agencies have increasingly begun to incorporate peer support specialists in their responses to people experiencing behavioral health crises in their community. Peer support specialists are individuals with lived experience with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or trauma who are trained, and often certified, to support […]

This webinar will introduce and discuss environmental strategies and their ability to expand the reach of prevention services. By using environmental strategies, prevention professionals can address the aspects of life around people that influence their likelihood of engaging in substance use. This webinar will discuss how environmental strategies work and their role in a public […]

Behavioral health disparities are differences in substance use or mental health outcomes linked to social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage, adversely affecting a sub-population or group. It is the work of prevention professionals and their partners to identify, plan, and implement strategies that reduce the burden of substance use in rural communities.  This webinar provides practitioners with tools […]

Fentanyl has presented an ongoing crisis for the United States. This webinar will cover the following topics as it relates to this crisis. How fentanyl has impacted known treatment strategies Increased opioid overdose deaths Extended the time required to complete detoxification Association with precipitated withdrawal when starting buprenorphine Difficulty to start extended-release injectable (naltrexone) treatment […]

Economic Stability. Education Access and Quality. Health Care Access and Quality. Neighborhoods and Build Environments. Social and Community Context. These are the common themes of Social Determinants referred to in substance misuse prevention efforts. What relationship do the Social Determinants of Health have with substance misuse prevention? If our focus is substance misuse prevention, is […]

It's one thing to believe in harm reduction but how do we actually have those conversations with people actively using substances? And what other things should we know about besides Narcan and clean needles? Peer and recovery mentor Sean Mahoney has been having these conversations for years and is excited to share his experience navigating these difficult […]

Harm reduction has become a more prominent intervention of discussion in substance use. This webinar will introduce participants to the principles of harm reduction as well as practical strategies to implement harm reduction into their daily practices. Know, understand, and be able to apply the principles of Harm Reduction. Articulate 2-3 strategies for implementing Harm […]

This webinar will explore the neuroscience of addiction, the impact of policy and historical treatment approaches and an exploration of the dynamics of stigma and discrimination as primary barriers to addiction care.  This webinar will set a base of shared understanding that will facilitate the introduction and implementation of other evidenced based practices in the areas […]