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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!

2026 Pathways to Prevention Conference Series
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | 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.

Strengthening Community-Based Prevention Program- AUBURN
2026-06-30 05:30 - 21:00 | 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 Substance Misuse Summit- MOBILE
2026-08-18 08:00 - 17:00 | The Grounds, Mobile, Alabama
Join us for a full day of programming.
📅August 18, 2026 — Mobile, AL (The Grounds)
🕣 Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
✨ Featured speakers include Jep Robertson, Tom Farley, and Laura Stack, among others.
🔗 Register today:
Mobile ➡️ https://cmetracker.net/USAL/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/124247/
Questions? Email coach@auburn.edu

2026 Substance Misuse Summit- HUNTSVILLE
2026-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Join us for a full day of programming.
📅August 20, 2026 — Huntsville, AL (Jackson Center)
🕣 Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
✨ Featured speakers include Jep Robertson, Tom Farley, and Laura Stack, among others.
🔗 Register today:
Huntsville ➡️ https://cmetracker.net/USAL/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/124248/
Questions? Email coach@auburn.edu
