This webinar will highlight findings from SAMHSA’s guide titled, Adapting Interventions for Under-resourced Populations, which explores evidence-based, organization-level strategies and promising practices to adapt and evaluate evidence-based practices in culturally humble and effective ways. Following a presentation of the goals and framing of the guide by SAMHSA’s Mary Roary, PhD, Angela Weeks, DBA of The […]

Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early intervention, screening, treatment, and effective recovery. Addressing addiction like a disease instead of a moral failing requires shifts in practice as well as understanding. To challenge stigma, we must revise outdated ways of thinking about […]

This is part one of our Confronting Implicit Bias in Society and Ourselves learning series. Role of Bias in Education Disparities In the first workshop, participants will review what bias is, examine the role of bias in educational disparities, and consider the implications of their learning in their own contexts.

ONDCP is inviting you to participate in a webinar on Friday, October 7th at 2PM ET titled Understanding the Impact of Youth Substance Use on the Adolescent Brain by Dr. Ruben Baler from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Dr. Baler is an excellent presenter and true advocate for prevention efforts.

Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early intervention, screening, treatment, and effective recovery. Addressing addiction like a disease instead of a moral failing requires shifts in practice as well as understanding. There is also a significant body of research defining the most […]

This is part two of our Confronting Implicit Bias in Society and Ourselves learning series. Recognizing and Readdressing Implicit Bias In the second workshop, participants will delve deeper into how implicit bias is formed, how to recognize and readdress it in one’s self, and practice some talk moves to support them in addressing others’ biases.

Data sources estimate that between 25 to 75% of people who survive different forms of abuse and/or a violent trauma develop issues related to substance use. Despite the prevalence of trauma, it often goes undetected particularly in people already dealing with life challenges and at high risk of substance use, misuse, and mental health problems. […]

This is part three of our Confronting Implicit Bias in Society and Ourselves learning series. Impact Over Intention: Addressing Microaggressions in School In the third workshop, participants will explore how implicit bias can surface and harm others through microaggressions, how to address these on an individual scale, and consider strategies to establish a culture of belonging for every […]

This is part four of our Confronting Implicit Bias in Society and Ourselves learning series. From Theory to Praxis: Exploring Real World Scenarios Lastly, in the fourth workshop, participants will have an open frame to explore the culmination of their learning, delve into resources to continue their work in this topic, and examine scenarios to authentically push […]

The Southeast PTTC is pleased to present a 3-part series focused on alcohol policies. In collaboration with the Center for Advancing Alcohol Science to Practice and the US Alcohol Policy Alliance, interactive webinar #2 will discuss alcohol policy strategies that are effective in reducing excessive and underage drinking and their associated community-level harms. We will […]