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Strengthening Community-Based Prevention Program- AUBURN
2026-06-30 05:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, 362 W Thach Avenue, Auburn University, AL, 36849, United States
Strengthening Community-Based Prevention: Strategies for Addressing Substance Misuse in Alabama

This three-hour continuing education program equips Alabama’s mental health, healthcare, and community-based professionals with practical strategies to strengthen substance misuse prevention efforts. Through a combination of presentations and interactive breakout sessions, participants will explore current drug trends, medical cannabis considerations, and naloxone use alongside critical prevention competencies such as reducing stigma, understanding community norms, and applying accessible tools for data collection and evaluation.

Target Audience

This application-based course is intended for Pharmacists (ACPE), Physicians (ACCME), Physician Assistants (ACCME), Nurse Practitioners (ABN), Nurses (ABN), Dentists (BDEA), and Social Workers (ABSWE).

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

Analyze current drug trends and emerging substance use risks in Alabama and apply this knowledge to inform community prevention strategies.
Identify and implement strategies to reduce stigma and shift harmful perceptions that contribute to substance misuse within communities.
Evaluate community norms and social behaviors that influence substance use and develop interventions that promote healthier alternatives.
Use practical, low-cost approaches to collect, analyze, and report data for improving program evaluation, monitoring performance, and guiding quality improvement in prevention initiatives.

2026 Pathways to Prevention Conference Series
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Various
🌟 Registration Now Open!

Join us for the 2026 COACH Pathways to Prevention Series — a statewide training series offering a full day of programming for healthcare and behavioral health professionals, community members and leaders, and law enforcement professionals.
🔗 Register at your preferred location.
📅 April 28 – Mobile, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
📅 April 30 – Auburn, The Red Barn
📅 May 12 – Leeds, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
📅 May 14 – Huntsville, Embassy Suites
Topics include drug trends, youth engagement, naloxone training, stigma reduction, cannabis education, and more.
Featured speakers:
David Yeager, PhD, is a prominent psychologist and bestselling author known for his research on motivation and adolescent development. He is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin and co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. His most notable work, “10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People,” explores how to effectively engage and inspire young people, addressing issues such as motivation, mental health, and behavioral problems. Yeager’s research has been featured in major publications such as The New York Times and Scientific American, and he has consulted for organizations like Google and the World Bank.
David Anderson, PhD, is the Vice President of Public Engagement and Education and a senior psychologist in the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. He focuses on expanding our awareness-building and prevention programs while also leading initiatives to build the Child Mind Institute brand, foster strategic partnerships, and forge new relationships with policymakers and youth mental health leaders. Dr. Anderson specializes in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with ADHD and behavior disorders, and he also has broad experience with anxiety and mood disorders. His expertise includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral parent training, school-based consultation, and classroom behavioral support.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME and the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Designation Statements
IPCE – This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 6.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
CME – The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACPE– The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacists may earn up to 6.0 Pharmacy [OR] Pharmacy technician credits. Activity Type: knowledge, application, or certificate program UAN JA4008198-9999-26-026-L99-P and UAN JA4008198-9999-26-026-L99-T.
Please Note: Claim CE Pharmacy Credit early. The ACPE gives accredited providers 60 days to report Pharmacy credit. The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME will not be able to report your pharmacy credit once the 60-day time limit has expired for this event.
APA – Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. Psychologists may earn up to 6.0.
ANCC – The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses may earn up to 6.0 NCPD contact hours.
ASBSWE – The University of Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME has been approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners as a continuing education provider. Provider Number 0465.
NBCC – The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 7261. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of South Alabama College of Medicine Office of CME is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Counselors may earn up to 6.0 credits.
SHRM – This program is valid for 6.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. Provider ID: RP4873
Attendance – This program is valid for 6.0 continuing education credits.

From Convenience to Crisis: Vaping, Opioids, and Gas Station Drugs in Focus
2026-04-08 08:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
COACH is excited to launch a new webinar series: From Convenience to Crisis: Vaping, Opioids, and Gas Station Drugs in Focus!
Join us for three FREE 1-hour sessions exploring emerging substances, vaping trends, opioid risks, and the life-saving role of naloxone. Each session includes practical clinical insights and prevention strategies.
📅 Upcoming Sessions (Zoom)

🔹 April 8, 2026 • 12 PM
Gas Station Drugs: Emerging Substances, Hidden Risks, and Community Impact
🔹 April 22, 2026 • 12 PM
Vaping Exposed: Health Risks, Youth Trends, and Prevention Strategies
🔹 May 20, 2026 • 12 PM
Opioids and Naloxone: Overdose Recognition, Response, and Prevention
✔️ FREE to attend
✔️ Open to all community members and professionals
📌 Click the session title to register!

Drug Education Council 2025 Gulf Coast Conference
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | Island House Hotel, 26650 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
Gulf Coast Conference

November 6 – November 7

The Gulf Coast Conference on Addiction and Recovery has become an important event on the calendars of professionals involved in the field of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. Considered by many as an annual reunion, participants look forward to networking with their peers. Each year, the steering committee selects national and local experts to present topics based on current trends and the latest research.
Sponsor/Exhibitor Information:
Please call Gail Hooper at (251) 478 – 7855 or email at gail@drugeducation.org

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day- October 2025
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Scheduled for October 25, 2025
Visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday for more information.

2025 Red Ribbon Week
2025-10-23 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America.
Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. “I’m only one person”, he told her, “but I want to make a difference.”
On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37-year-old Camarena left his office to meet his wife for lunch. Five men appeared at the agent’s side and shoved him in a car. One month later, Camarena’s body was found. He had been tortured to death.
In honor of Camarena’s memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions also adopted the symbol of Camarena’s memory, the red ribbon.
In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Since that time, the campaign has reached millions of U.S. children and families. The National Family Partnership (NFP) and its network of individuals and organizations continue to deliver his message of hope to millions of people every year, through the National Red Ribbon Campaign®.

Helios Alliance Reimagining Opioid Abatement Conference
2025-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | GulfQuest National Maritime Museum, 155 Water Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States

World Mental Health Day
2025-10-10
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

National Suicide Prevention Week
2025-09-07 08:00 - 2025-09-13 17:00 (America/Chicago)
National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
Sun, Sep 7, 2025 – Sat, Sep 13, 2025

International Overdose Awareness Day
2025-08-31
August 31 is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those we have lost to an overdose, acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind, and renew our commitment to end overdose and related harms.
The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which is one of the world’s worst public health crises and stimulates action and discussion about evidence-based overdose prevention and drug policy.

2025 VitAL Annual Conference
2025-08-21 08:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
COACH will host an exhibitor booth during VitAL’s 2025 Annual Conference.
For more information, visit https://vitalalabama.com/training-events/in-person/vital-conference/.

Insights on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances - Huntsville, AL
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | UAB Building, 301 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
COACH is excited to partner with the Alabama Department of Public Health to host this training event free of charge.
REGISTRATION
There are numerous state and federal laws/regulations related to controlled substances. These can be confusing to prescribers and dispensers. This program aims to provide clarification regarding those rules and regulations as well as best practices.
This project is supported by the Alabama Department of Public Health through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

2025 National Night Out - Auburn
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Duck Samford Park
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign to raise awareness on the following topics: public safety, crime prevention, health, education and youth programs.

Insights on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances - Auburn, AL
2025-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Auburn Research Park

Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) Trends, Analysis, & Threats Webinar Series
2025-07-02 14:00 - 2025-12-31 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) program has launched a new webinar series: Trends, Analysis, & Threats (TAT). During these free webinars, they will host experts from leading forensic and toxicology labs to provide current and emerging drug trends information throughout the nation. These calls are open to any interested professionals working in public safety, public health, or other disciplines working to prevent overdoses and save lives. The webinars are hosted on the first Wednesday, every other month.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/h6NVyph/orstat

Insights on Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances - Mobile, AL
2025-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | USA Faculty Club, 6350 Fincher Road, Mobile, AL, 36688, United States

National Prevention Week 2025
2025-05-11 08:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00 (America/Chicago)
National Prevention Week is scheduled for May 11-17, 2025.
Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/prevention-week to learn more.

Recorded- Virtual PDMP Townhall
2025-05-01 17:30 - 2025-06-20 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
For registration information, please visit this link.
This project is supported by Grant No 15PBJA-21-GG-02611-PDMP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

2025 COACH Annual Conference
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Auburn Research Park

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day- April 2025
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Scheduled for April 26, 2025
Visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday for more information.

Auburn- PDMP Townhall
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Pebble Hill- Auburn
The Substance Use and Misuse Institute has partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health to offer this training. The town hall program will focus on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in a hands-on learning environment. The outreach available through these efforts will span across the entire state, offering prescribers and pharmacists the opportunity to engage in immersive training sessions.
For registration information, please visit this link.
This project is supported by Grant No 15PBJA-21-GG-02611-PDMP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

COACH presents during ASADS 2025 Annual Conference
2025-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
COACH to offer series of presentations during ASADS 2025 Annual Conference. To learn more about ASADS and their annual conference, please visit https://asadsonline.com/.

Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day (ALRAD 2025)
2025-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL
COACH to sponsor booth and participate in Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day (ALRAD 2025). Please visit https://alrad.info/ to learn more information.

COACH participates in VitAL Stigma Summit
2025-02-25 07:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Marriott Capital Hill Montgomery, AL
COACH will participate as an exhibitor at VitAL’s Stop Judging: Start Healing Stigma Summit in Prattville, Alabama on February 25, 2025. To learn more about VitAL’s event, please visit https://vitalalabama.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SJSH-SS-2025-Prattville-1.pdf.

2025 Substance Misuse Summit
2025-01-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Frazer Church, 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL, 36117, United States
COACH’s Substance Use and Misuse Institute has partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health to host an interdisciplinary summit focused on the topic of substance misuse.
Dr. Ben Carson will provide the keynote address.
Continuing education credit will be offered for many professions.
Date: Tuesday, 1/14/2025
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Check-in beginning at 8:30am)
Cost: $25.00
Location: Frazer Church in Montgomery, Alabama
This knowledge-based program is intended for an interdisciplinary audience including but not limited to physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social workers, mental health professionals, community leaders, and law enforcement professionals.
Register Now!
This project is supported by Grant No 15PBJA-21-GG-02611-PDMP awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Advocating for Alabamians- Online Recordings
2025-01-13 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago)
COACH partnered with the Alabama Department of Mental Health to host prevention conferences and a webinar in the summer of 2024. Please visit the link provided below to view recordings of the treatment conference presentations and prevention webinar.

Recorded CE: 2022 On Demand- The Role of Mental Health in the Opioid Epidemic
2024-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Recorded CE: 2022 On Demand- The Role of Mental Health in the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic, increases in suicide rates and mental health issues are clearly related. Individuals with chronic pain tend to have higher rates of mental illness and are frequently prescribed opioids. When physicians cut patients off of their opioid, people often turn to street drugs like heroin to prevent withdrawal. More and more often heroin and other street drugs are laced with fentanyl, worsening the opioid epidemic. There is a common gap in the knowledge that the opioid epidemic and mental health are linked and this presentation is meant to bring attention to that knowledge gap.

Target Audience

This experience and knowledge-based program is intended for Pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the neurobiology of dependence versus addiction-Pharmacists
Describe current opioid prescribing and overdose trends-Pharmacists
Discuss the relationship between pain, opioid use, and mental health disorders-Pharmacists
Outline the appropriate treatment approach for co-occurring mental health and opioid use disorders-Pharmacists
Describe potential patient outcomes when co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are not appropriately treated-Pharmacists

Jackson- PDMP Townhall
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hampton Inn – Jackson

Guntersville- PDMP Townhall
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Guntersville State Park

Opp- PDMP Townhall
2024-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | First Baptist Church of Opp
