Events

The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions (Ireta) is hosting a webinar on January 23rd on "Improving Clinical Quality in Methadone Treatment: Results of a 2-Year Pilot." Click on the link before for more information on the topic, presenters, and how to register. https://ireta.org/training/upcoming-webinars/

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) leadership, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) team, invites you to this no-cost webinar on January 24, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., ET. About the Webinar: To address the national opioid crisis, communities across the country are using medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a practice which pairs Food and […]

This is the first of a two-part webinar series that will introduce SAMHSA’s recently-developed national guidelines, “TIP-63, Guidelines on the Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.” In the face of the still-growing epidemic of opioid use and overdose deaths, more clinicians are stepping up to offer medications for OUD in a range of practice […]

This is part of a New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) webinar series on "Substance Abuse Prevention in AI & AN Communities, Challenges and Opportunities for Intervention." Presenter: Anne Helene Skinstad, PhD; Sean Bear, BA, CADC; Cindy Sagoe, B.Pharm, MPH

This is the second of a two-part webinar series that will introduce SAMHSA’s recently-developed national guidelines, “TIP-63, Guidelines on the Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.” In the face of the still-growing epidemic of opioid use and overdose deaths, more clinicians are stepping up to offer medications for OUD in a range of practice […]

Tuesday | February 19, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Presenters: Thomas Penders, MD, Walter B Jones Ctr; East Carolina University; Cornel Stanciu, MD, MRO, Director of Addiction Services at New Hampshire Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine Target audience: This activity was developed to meet the […]

This webinar will provide an overview of HIPAA regulations including changes required through Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). Recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of health information Define the concept of “need to know” Review HITECH changes to HIPAA Review the Notice of Privacy Practices Discuss release of information

The NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services with SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), invites you to register for the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training (SAPST): Building Our Behavioral Health Workforce. This innovative training, combining online and in-person components, offers practitioners a comprehensive introduction to the substance abuse prevention field. Grounded […]

Presenter: George Kolodner, MD; Founder, Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine and University of Maryland School of Medicine Sponsor: American Psychiatric Association (APA) About the webinar: This webinar presentation will challenge participants to rethink outpatient withdrawal management. An outpatient setting for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms is safe […]

Presenter(s): Allen Masry, MD Psychiatrist Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse, Mays Landing, NJ Webinar description: Many patients presenting for treatment for opioid and substance use disorders today have both psychiatric and medical co-morbidities. Many patients are also on varying psychiatric medications. Some patients stop taking their medications on their own. This presents challenges to […]

Sponsored by: Mad*Pow Speakers: Dustin DiTommaso, SVP, Behavior Change Design, Mad*Pow Aidan Hudson-Lapore, Behavior Change Designer, Mad*Pow Wednesday - February 27, 2019 / 1:00pm ET Free Event Engagement is a prerequisite to any successful behavior change intervention, but engagement alone doesn’t guarantee a beneficial outcome. If we want to improve outcomes by improving engagement, we […]

This training is for people who have already completed the online Introduction to Substance Abuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics training. Registrants MUST participate in both components to receive continuing education credit. The NH Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services with SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT), invites you to register for the Substance […]

Join this months National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) webinar! Title: Drug Threats in the United States: 2019 Update Presenter: Jill M. Head, Supervisory Chemist, United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada). Register here

Date: March 19, 2019 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Presenter: Jane C. Maxwell, PhD; Research Professor, Addiction Research Institute, The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work Webinar description: This presentation will focus on the latest data on emerging drug trends, including opiates, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, and synthetic cannabinoids. […]

Topic: In traditional treatment programs for addiction, the majority of patients are not offered ongoing medical treatment with opioid agonist medications. The minority who do receive medical care typically face intensive psychosocial service requirements that make access to medications both burdensome and costly. Others face arbitrary limitations on medical treatment that are associated with increased […]

Tuesday | March 26, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET NOTE: If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be archived within two weeks on the PCSS website. Presenter: Jane C. Maxwell, PhD; Research Professor, Addiction Research Institute, The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work […]

Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Substance Disorders or High Risk Using Presenter: Angela Colistra, PhD, MS, BS, LPC, CAADC, CCS; Assistant Clinical Professor Counseling and Family Therapy Department,Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Sponsor: International Nurse Society on Addictions (IntNSA) About the webinar: Many techniques have been tried over time to see what is most […]

Reducing Inpatient Opioid Consumption: Creating a Therapeutic Foundation with Breakthrough Analgesia Based on Patient Function Presenter: Peggy Lutz, MSN, FNP-BC, RN-BC, Service Line Director, Pain Management, Ascension Wisconsin; and Chad Dieterichs, MD, Chief of Anesthesia Seton Family of Hospitals, Capitol Anesthesiology Association, Austin Texas. Sponsor: American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) About the webinar: […]

"Fun, Fab, and Fifty! Don’t miss this special 50th Anniversary of the ASAM Annual Conference! The ASAM Annual Conference is the nation’s premiere event showcasing best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine." In Orlando from April 4th-7th Click here for more details and registration

The Opioid Response Network, in conjunction with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the New England Association of Drug Court Professionals, is hosting a webinar for individuals who want to learn more about Medication Assisted Treatment and its role in justice settings. More information coming soon  

MONDAY April 29, 2019 in Lebanon, NH The New Hampshire Medical Society, Vermont 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. Training is available for physicians interested in seeking their waiver to prescribe buprenorphine […]

Host: Maine Plains  ATTC Series Title: Compassion Fatigue Online: The Opioid Epidemic - Increasing Knowledge and Skills for Behavioral Health Providers Dates: Part I: May 1, 2019 Part II: May 8, 2019 Part III: May 15, 2019 Part IV: May 22, 2019 Time: • Mountain Time Zone: 10:30 - 11:30 AM • Central Time Zone: […]

This conference presents evidence-based practical management strategies of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in health care settings. The $125 registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and 6.5 credit hours. CME open […]

THURSDAY May 16, 2019 in Keene, NH The New Hampshire Medical Society, Vermont Medical Society, NH Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Addiction Technology […]

Host: The National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) Coordinating Center Title: Recent enhancements in the timeliness and specificity of drug overdose death certificate data from NCHS Presenter: Margaret Warner, PhD (Injury Epidemiologist in […]

THIS NO COST, 12 HOUR TRAINING (1.5 DAYS) WILL BE PUT ON BY YOUNG ADULTS, SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18-25. AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE CONNECT TRAINING, PARTICIPANTS WILL […]