Events
Science Series: Perinatal Substance Use Disorders: Rationale for Integrated Care (Daisy Goodman, CNM, DNP, MPH)
Topic Perinatal substance use disorders are a public health problem of increasing severity in northern New England, straining the capacity of the maternity care system. Providing adequate and effective services […]
2016 Addiction Health Services Research Conference
Motif Seattle Hotel 1415 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesNew 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 […]
[NH SBIRT Summit] SBIRT Works: Putting Patients at the Center – Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care
Raddison Hotel 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, United StatesAs 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 […]
CTN Web Seminar Series: Preparation for drug management and accountability in a CTN clinical trial
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION In preparation for the conduct of a clinical trial, investigators must plan for the management of medications used as an intervention or a supportive drug. In setting up […]
Transforming Primary Care and Behavioral Health
The Essex 70 Essex Way, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesThis 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 […]
Science Series: The Safe Station Project (Christopher Hickey, EMS Officer)
Topic An overview of the Safe Station program run by Manchester Fire Department and the partners involved. The history, how it came to be, and identifying key components and concepts […]
CTN Web Seminar Series: Perceptions of Harm and Addiction of SNUS
SEMINAR DESCRIPTION Changes in public attitudes toward smoking have led to reductions in cigarette consumption in the United States. Tobacco companies in the United States are prohibited from making reduced […]
Science Series: Harnessing Digital Technologies in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (Lisa Marsch, PhD)
Topic A growing line of research has highlighted the promising role that interactive technologies (e.g., web, mobile devices) may play in the assessment, prevention, treatment, and recovery management of substance […]
NAMI Bangor Educational Speaker Night
Acadia Hospital 268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME, United StatesCommunity event open to the public, featuring guest speakers and covering topics related to mental health.
NNE-PTN Monthly Webinar: Obtaining Buy-In for Change
Web BasedDerek 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 […]
Teacher Training in Suicide Prevention: Lifelines and Middle School Lessons
Burton Cross State Office Building Room 103 111 Sewall Street, Augusta, Maine, ME, United StatesThis 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 […]
ALL Together Partners Meeting
Dartmouth Hitchcock Heater Road Conference Room 1A, 18 Old Etna Road , Lebanon, NH, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Child Health: Where are We Going Next for Screening?
Web-BasedJoin 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 […]
Science Series: Parental Substance Misuse and Child Trauma (Mary Kay Jankowski, PhD)
Northeast Node Headquarters 46 Centerra Parkway, Suite 315, Lebanon, NH, United StatesTopic Description: Children exposed to parental substance misuse suffer from high rates of abuse, neglect, traumatic loss and posttraumatic sequelae. Moreover, an estimated 40-80% of families involved with child protection […]
NAMI NH 2017 Annual Conference
Grappone Conference Center 70 Constitution Avenue, Concord, NH, United StatesThe 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 […]
Clinical Trials Network Annual Scientific Meeting
More information coming soon!
Ounce of Prevention 2017
DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA, United StatesOunce 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.
Training: Opiate Addiction and Treatment Options
New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association 130 Pembroke Road, Suite 100, Concord, NH, United StatesSponsored 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, […]
The Heroin Effect: Film
The Portsmouth Music Hall 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA 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 […]
Dreamland: America’s Opiate Epidemic and How We Got Where We Are
The Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College Room 003, Hanover, NH, United StatesSam 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. […]
Free Buprenorphine Waiver Trainings
Catholic Medical Center 100 McGregor Street, Manchester, NH, United StatesAll 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 […]
FreeCTN Webinar: Potential Benefits of Increased Use of Prescription Monitoring Programs
National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network Webinar titled Potential Benefits of Increased Use of Prescription Monitoring Programs presented by Dr. Thomas Alfieri on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 1:00 […]
Institute of Cannabis Research Conference
Colorado State University Pueblo , CO, United StatesConference Description: The ICR at CSU-Pueblo will hold its inaugural conference: ICR 2017 on campus on April 28-30, 2017. The conference will be a three-day forum where cannabis experts will […]
Free Buprenorphine Waiver Trainings
Frisbie Memorial Hospital 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH, United StatesAll 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) […]
Science Series: Using SBIRT in pediatric populations – title TBD (Steven H. Chapman, MD)
Northeast Node Headquarters 46 Centerra Parkway, Suite 315, Lebanon, NH, United StatesTopic Description: Stay tuned! Presenter Bio: Steven H. Chapman, MD, is a general pediatrician with 20 years of experience, currently practicing at the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) and teaching at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He served four years in the National Health Service Corp and is currently the Director of the […]
American Psychiatric Association Annual Conference
San Diego Convention Center San Diego , CA, United StatesAPA’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.
Free Buprenorphine Waiver Trainings
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, United StatesAll 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) 2017 Conference
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal 900 DE LA GAUCHETIERE W., Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThe 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 […]
NE ATTC adolescent conference 2017
Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United StatesImproving 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 […]
NAADAC Webinar: EBP’s for MAT
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. […]