Webinar 1: Prescriber Considerations when Treating Chronic Pain Presenter: Dr. Roger Chou, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Chronic pain is common and can be a challenge to treat. Although opioids are widely and increasingly used for management of chronic pain, growing evidence […]

Sponsored by the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Visit the website for more information on collection sites near you, posters […]

ABOUT THE SUMMIT The first ever, NH Governor’s Summit on Substance Misuse aims to inform and foster a continued collective response through prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery supports. The event will encourage participants to reach beyond their professions and understand and learn from their peers in other sectors to develop an environment of understanding and […]

Node PI Dr. Lisa Marsch and Node Investigator Dr. Amar Das will be presenting at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials in Montreal. The Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials is a multidisciplinary program with broad participation. The Meeting brings together the clinical trials community from academia, the pharmaceutical and […]

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network presents "Teen Smoking, Vaping & Dipping: How Should Providers Respond?" part of the NIDA/SAMHSA-ATTC Blending Initiative Presenter: Rosemarie Martin, Ph.D, Assistant Research Professor of Behavioral and Social Science, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University, School of Public Health.

Webinar 2: Clinical Tools for Chronic Pain Management among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)  Presenter: Joji Suzuki, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School There is a significant overlap between chronic pain and substance use disorders, but clinical tools can support the identification of high-risk patients when addressing chronic pain with opioids. […]

Presented as part of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Value Grand Rounds Description Substance abuse is a common chronic condition throughout Primary Care, affecting one out of six patients. The U.S. Government estimates $1,486 per person is spent on substance misuse related costs annually. However, according to a 2014 CDC report, only a quarter of affected patients recall ever […]

Webinar 3: Adjunct Approaches to Chronic Pain Management for Individuals with SUD  Presenter(s): Stephen Wyatt, MD, Board certified addiction psychiatrist based out of North Carolina and affiliated with Middlesex Hospital Prescribers can recommend evidence-based adjunct approaches to treating or managing chronic pain and utilize actionable tools, trainings and other resources available through Providers’ Clinical Support […]

Integration is a hot topic and buzz word in health care. And, integrated primary and behavioral health care is the best approach to care for people with complex health care needs. But, do you have an elevator speech when someone asks you about integrated care? What do you tell new staff during orientation and how […]

Description Over the past decade there has been a significant increase in the prescribing of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain which has been paralleled by an increase in opioid-related deaths and admissions to treatment facilities for opioid abuse. A great deal of scholarly activity has been devoted to developing risk assessment and mitigation strategies to […]

This presentation will look at the value of evidenced based screening, assessment and evidence based practices for adolescents with substance use disorders. It will a) review multiple large demonstrations of the feasibility, replicability, effectiveness and cost effectiveness of several approaches to screening, assessment, treatment and recovery support services; b) show that comprehensive assessment is important […]

New Frontiers in Addiction Health Services: Science, Practice, & Policy The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington and the Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center are pleased to host the 2016 Addiction Health Services Research Conference (AHSR 2016) in Seattle, Washington, the Emerald City. Health services and implementation science investigators are invited […]

As our health systems move toward integration of primary care and behavioral health, medical professionals equipped with screening and intervention best practice tools are well positioned to successfully participate in integration, improve patient outcomes, and reduce health care costs. The experience of NH and national peers with screening, intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) implementation […]

This year, Transforming Primary Care will provide strategies for prioritizing and measuring behavioral integration into medicine. Leadership in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), OneCare, and Community Physicians and Behavioral Health practitioners involved in integration activities will discuss specific strategies to help your practice improve medical care, moving Vermont healthcare forward clinically and financially. […]

Community event open to the public, featuring guest speakers and covering topics related to mental health.

Derek Ahl takes a deeper dive into the discussion started at our January Learning Community Session, obtaining buy-in for change in practices, which focuses on the understanding of change principles by administration and physician leaders. Objectives: Identify and apply key elements from the Model for Managing Complex Change as it relates to creating buy-in for […]

This full day training is a "dual training" session including a break-out in the afternoon for Middle School Lessons and Lifelines Lessons training's. The Middle School Lessons for Suicide Prevention are developed for delivery within grades 5 – 8 and include mental health, stress and coping strategies as well as suicide awareness. The Lifelines Program […]

Join ALL Together’s monthly meeting to discuss the work of ALL Together and how to reduce harms related to substance misuse in the community. All are welcome at this meeting. Our goal is to include Safety and Law Enforcement, Health and Medical, Community and Family Supports, Education, Business, Government, and Community Members of all ages. This […]

Join Maine Quality Counts for the sixth in the Jumpstarting the Conversation on Children's Health webinar series. "Where are we going next for screening? Developmental,  Social Emotional Screening, and Trauma Screening Pilots Happening in the State," presented by: Sue Mackey Andrews, Maine Resilience Building Network Steve DiGiovanni, MD Rebecca Hoffman Frances, LMFT, Maine Behavioral Healthcare

The conference will have morning and afternoon workshops, resource exhibits from around the state, NAMI  NH Volunteer Recognition, and the presentation of NAMI NH Annual Awards ending at 4pm. Registration is required and includes a light breakfast, lunch and all materials for the day.  Review the workshop descriptions and then click the links below to […]

Ounce of Prevention, Working Together for Healthier Communities is a statewide conference that brings together a wide range of stakeholders in support of healthier and more equitable communities in Massachusetts.

Sponsored by the New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association This one-day workshop will provide a brief overview of the medical, psychological and behavioral aspects of opiate use disorders. Agonist, partial agonist, antagonist and non-medication assisted therapy will be discussed and include: Deciding factors between medication and non-medication assisted treatment; and Treatment protocols Participants will […]

A locally produced documentary. 144 people die every day in the US from heroin and other opioid overdoses…but there is hope. Dean, Sandi and Eric are in long term recovery and they are part of the solution. That said, Daniel’s video diary serves as the most personal of warnings. The key to fighting this epidemic […]

Sam Quinones, journalist and author, chronicles the national opioid epidemic at The Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College. Co-sponsored by the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, the C. Everett Koop Institute, CHaD, and Dartmouth Hitchcock (Perinatal Treatment and Addiction Program, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Psychiatry). Sam Quinones is a Los Angeles-based freelance […]

All trainings are free and held from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Available for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders.   Following trainings, physicians who have successfully completed the course, may apply to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration […]

Conference Description: The ICR at CSU-Pueblo will hold its inaugural conference: ICR 201​7 on campus on April 28-30, 2017. The conference will be a three-day forum where cannabis experts will share ideas and knowledge about scientific, medical, industrial, legal, economic, and social elements of cannabis. We are pleased to announce that this conference will include […]

All trainings are free and held from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Available for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders. Following trainings, physicians who have successfully completed the course, may apply to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) […]

APA’s Annual Meeting is the premier psychiatry event of the year. With over 450 educational sessions and courses, there is no better event to help you expand your knowledge, network, and meet certification and licensure requirements.

All trainings are free and held from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Available for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid use disorders. Following trainings, physicians who have successfully completed the course, may apply to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) […]

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is the oldest and largest organization in the US dedicated to advancing a scientific approach to substance use and addictive disorders. We actively promote basic scientific research in all aspects of substance abuse, and we facilitate the sharing of knowledge and new discoveries among scientists of diverse […]

Improving Care of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs): Effective Approaches to Engaging and Treating Teens Adolescents who use alcohol and other drugs often experience multiple problems such as academic difficulties, family conflict, poor peer relationships, mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Substance use treatment can help improve adolescent outcomes but […]

With the current opioid overdose epidemic in full flood, Medication-Assisted Treatment is on the horizon of every treatment provider. However, opioid maintenance therapy with medications such as naltrexone, Subutex and methadone challenge both the treatment philosophy and delivery systems of many programs. We will examine the philosophy, research, medications, and evidence-based practices for effective MAT. […]

Office-Based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders – The Half and Half Course Contact:  Lara Renucci or 708-572-8006 This is the first half of the training.  The link to the online half of the training will be provided to participants who complete the entire webinar.

About the webinar: Each death from the opioid epidemic results in many bereaved family members and friends. In addition, healthcare providers are also impacted by these deaths.  In this webinar, you will learn about grief and  loss, grief reactions resulting from an overdose death and approaches in working with these grieving families. Managing cumulative grief […]

As part of criminal justice system reform, many people in prison for non-violent drug offences will be released early. Although some of these individuals may have received treatment while incarcerated, […]

Substance Use Disorders (e.g. opioid and other substance disorders) are such in their presentation that the deepening shame and guilt of the dental team member who has the disorder typically […]

Under value-based reimbursement, general healthcare providers are challenged to improve patients’ health while decreasing costs. Administrators realize the importance of behavioral health issues, but they’re not sure how to address […]

The NEW Twelve Step Facilitation Program – A Guide to Treatment and Recovery Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) is a treatment program for substance use disorders that has been validated through […]

Opioids have become an important topic in medical, public health, and political debate. Opioids are a very versatile class of analgesics; however, they have many side effects, including abuse and […]

Parenting a teenager through the mood swings, social pressures, physiological changes and general upheaval of healthy adolescent development can be difficult. But when teen addiction and co-occurring disorders are also […]

Extreme correlation of these two disorders does not suggest a cause and effect relationship. Instead, each disorder reinforces the other and leads to progression of each. Treatment must recognize how […]

“Change talk” is a Motivational Interviewing expression that refers to language a client or patient uses that favors change. Recognizing, responding to, and eliciting change talk are three crucial skills […]

Calling for an end to our nation's epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths attributed to opioids, including heroin, and other prescription drugs.

“E pluribus unum” (“Out of many, one”) is more than the motto of the United States:  It is an essential part of the American experience.  The U.S. population is increasingly […]

This presentation focuses on the correlation between impulsive and prolonged use of electronic screens and potential for developing substance addiction. Recent studies indicate a potential link between excessive use of […]

Crystal meth use has surged in urban gay communities across the globe. What continues to lure an expanding population of gay men to a drug with such disastrous repercussions? Please […]

Presenter: Julie Kmiec, DO Sponsor: American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) About the Webinar: This lecture will discuss the history of the rise of opiate addiction in the United […]

Caring for ME Webinar with Liz Blackwell-Moore, MPH. Schools, communities and healthcare practices across Maine are working hard to reduce the heavy burden being caused by substance use disorders. While […]

Innumerable explanations and treatment models have been proffered for addressing addictions and addictive behaviors in our current era. Advances in behavioral and affective neuroscience have significantly advanced these endeavors. At […]

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities are reported to have higher incidences of substance misuse. This webinar will focus on the influences on the LGBT population that lead […]

This episode will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from nationwide events as individuals, families, and entire communities celebrate National Recovery Month, including the 2017 kickoff news conference and […]

Neurocounseling is a relatively new approach in addiction treatment that has been shown to be effective for a variety of addiction related issues including recovery management and relapse prevention. Neurocounseling […]

The ability to deal effectively with emotions is critical to success in recovery. Gain a greater understanding of the importance of emotional intelligence, how to use it with clients, how […]

Habilitation clients are creating a framework for recovery for the first time. Many deficits in the areas of knowledge, critical thinking, values, and emotional literacy are present. Constructing a recovery […]

The techniques taught in mindfulness play a critical role in relapse prevention. The core mindfulness skills, taken from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), enhance a client's ability to increase awareness of […]

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been shown to be useful in the treatment of addictive disorders. The cornerstones of ACT include principles of mindfulness, remaining open to new ideas, and […]

11th C. Everett Koop New Hampshire Addiction Medicine Symposium: Harm Reduction in an Opioid Era: Promoting the Health & Dignity of Affected Individuals & Communities As a result of attending […]

Funded by the Attorney General's Office, Gordon Smith, Executive Vice President of the Maine Medical Association, will: 1. Provide participants with updated information on Maine PL Chapter 488 and associated […]

Learning outcomes:  Participants will be able to discuss mental health services research methods.  Participants will be able to use and interpret inferential and descriptive statistics. This will enable them to […]

Dr. Rawson oversees clinical trials on pharmacological and psychosocial addiction treatments. He has led addiction research and training projects for the United Nations, World Health Organization, and the U.S. State […]

In light of the new opioid laws, Elisabeth Fowlie Mock will present alternative treatments to pain: 1. Discuss alternative treatments for chronic pain management. 2. Highlight the team based approach […]

Please join us for Pediatric Grand Rounds presenting Dr. Steven Chapman of Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. You can join in person or online via webcast: http://med.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/education/pediatric_grand_rounds_live.html

Join this webinar to learn about the impact of alcohol and other drugs on women’s health and best practices to identify and intervene for substance use among women. Presenters: Kaylin […]

Roger Vilardaga, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Addiction Science and Technology at Duke University and Affiliate Professor at Duke’s Global Digital Health Science Center and the […]

"Whether in the context of a brief intervention or in an ongoing counseling relationship, when patients talk about their intrinsic motivation, they are more likely to make that change. Motivational […]

A free 8-hour Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) buprenorphine waiver training will take place on Friday, March 9, from 8:30AM-5:00PM at Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH. The training is sponsored by […]

Substance misuse and substance use disorders often have an adverse impact on families and their individual members, including children. Yet little attention is paid to the impact of SUDs on […]

This is a rare opportunity to chronicle women's treatment, from its beginning to the future, highlighting important issues that are in dire need of our focus and innovation today. In […]

Medications to treat opioid use disorder have been underutilized despite being an effective approach to reduce overdose deaths. Buprenorphine is one such effective treatment. Though the number of certified prescribers […]

Meets: Three Tuesdays on April 24 & May 1 & May 8, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:15pm Free Supper: Available starting at 5:30pm Free Onsite Childcare: With pre-registration Scholarships Available […]

The presentation will briefly touch on the depth of the opioid crisis, the closed system of distribution enforced by the DEA and the practitioner’s role in the closed system and […]

What is the definition of disease and why is it particularly important for addiction to be emphasized as a disease? This presentation is part of a four-part webcast series that […]

Approximately 1.8 of the nation's college students meet the medical criteria for substance misuse or dependence. Increasing numbers of students report high levels of anxiety, hopelessness, and other symptoms of […]

The New Hampshire Medical Society, NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network are pleased to offer this […]

This conference is an educational opportunity for clinicians, service providers, prevention specialists, community members, parents, and others to discuss the impact of prenatal substance exposure, how to prevent it, and […]

This webinar series is part of the Caring for ME initiative. The goals of Caring for ME are to support prevention efforts; maintain a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to chronic […]

Methadone saves lives. A large systematic review published in 2017 showed unequivocally that methadone reduces mortality among people with opioid use disorders. In the context of an opioid overdose epidemic, […]

What is the nature and extent of discrimination toward individuals with substance use disorder? What is the origin and perpetuating factors to this discrimination, and how do we tackle the challenge […]

NH Medical Society, NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network are pleased to offer this FREE buprenorphine waiver training. […]

In San Diego, California, the conference will feature a wide range of excellent international panels and presentations that address the current science on substance use disorders and addiction treatment and […]

What would the treatment and public health landscape look like if we were to completely eradicate discriminatory practices? What steps would need to be taken to ensure this happens? This […]

Join SAMHSA for a Technical Assistance Coalition webinar with the National Council for Behavioral Health discussing the importance of patient-centered care for individuals with serious mental illness who are involved […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) invites you to a conversation with national leaders about peer […]