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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2023
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-26 17:00 (America/Chicago)
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners—to help advance the science, so that we can improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our own communities and nationwide. For additional information, please click here.

2023 Substance Misuse Summit
2023-02-03 | 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.
8.00 hours of continuing education credit will be offered for many professions.
Date: 2/3/2023
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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.
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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.

2023 Stop Judging Start Healing Summit
2023-01-17 - 2023-01-26
VitAL is hosting its 2nd annual Stop Judging Start Healing Stigma Summit.
Summits are being held in January 2023 in eight (8) locations across Alabama.
For details on each session, speaker bios, and to register for $35, visit https://vitalalabama.com/training-events/stop-judging-start-healing-stigma-summits/. If you have trouble registering online or need to register as a group, please call 205-348-3000.

National Methamphetamine Awareness Day
2022-11-30
November 30th has been declared National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. The day aims to educate the American public about the effects of methamphetamine abuse on families and communities. For information about methamphetamines, please click here.

Recovery Focused Practice: The Role Of Medication In SUD Treatment
2022-11-18 12:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 Grand Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35226, United States
In 2018, an estimated 2 million people had an opioid use disorder. In an effort to reduce this epidemic, treatment is most effective when it is individualized to the patient. Medication–assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavior therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. MAT provides a comprehensive, individually tailored program of medication and behavioral therapy that address the needs of most patients.
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Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2022 Summit: Culture, Communication, and Care in the American South
2022-11-17 - 2022-11-19 | UAB Hilton, 808 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
Forging the Future of Palliative Care 2022 Summit: Culture, Communication, and Care in the American South

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The mission of the Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care at UAB is to expand palliative and supportive care expertise and increase access for people living with serious illness in the Southeast and their loved ones. Through collaborative research and interdisciplinary training opportunities, we intend to build a network of professionals committed to growing palliative and supportive care services.
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PDMP: A Practical Approach to Usage- Townhall Event
2022-11-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Harrison College of Pharmacy- Mobile Campus, 650 Clinic Drive, Mobile, AL, 36688, United States
For registration information, please visit this link.
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.
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.

PDMP: A Practical Approach to Usage- Townhall Event
2022-11-15 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Alabama Department of Public Health Administrative Annex, 208 Legends Court, Prattville, AL, 36606, United States

USA - 6th Annual Conference on Ethics and Opioids
2022-11-11 07:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | USA Office of CME- Conference Center, 650 Clinic Drive, Suite 1100, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States
USA- 6th Annual Conference on Ethics and Opioids
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Facility: USA Office of CME-Conference Center

Fees: $75

Associate Licensed Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Physician Assistant, Physician, Social Worker, Nurse

38th Annual Gulf Coast Conference on Addiction and Recovery
2022-11-03 - 2022-11-04 | Island House Hotel, Orange Beach, 26650 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
“Many Paths, Many Partners”
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.
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Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event
2022-10-29
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for October 29, 2022, 10AM to 2PM. 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. For additional information, please click here.

Red Ribbon Week 2022
2022-10-23 08:00 - 2022-10-31 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st. For information regarding this year’s campaign, please visit this website.

REMS Opioid education provided by UIC - Illinois ADVANCE
2022-10-19 - 2023-08-30
The UIC College of Pharmacy received an FDA-REMS grant to provide continuing education for healthcare professionals on opioid safety. This grant is part of the continuing efforts to stem the opioid crisis in the United States. We are using a virtual platform and are scheduling educational meetings from 7AM-9PM CST Monday through Friday. The FREE Academic Detailing visits are approved for 0.5 contact hours of CME, CNE, and CPE and will last approximately 15-20 minutes.
Please go to the website and schedule a visit at least 24 hours out!

World Mental Health Day
2022-10-10
World Mental Health Day will be observed on October 10, 2022, with the aim of making mental health & well-being for all a global priority. For more information, please click here.

Mental Illness Awareness Week
2022-10-02 08:00 - 2022-10-08 17:00 (America/Chicago)
In 1990, Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, mental health advocates across the country have joined NAMI in the effort to educate the public about mental illness.

World Suicide Prevention Day
2022-09-10
Observed on September 10th every year, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) provides the opportunity for people across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. For more information, please click here.

National Suicide Prevention Week
2022-09-04 08:00 - 2022-09-10 17:00 (America/Chicago)
National Suicide Prevention Week, which begins on September 4 and ends on September 10 this year, is an annual campaign observed in the United States to educate and inform the general public about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide. For additional information, please click here.

International Overdose Awareness Day
2022-08-31
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31st each year to remember those gone too soon from overdose deaths. For more information, please click here.

PDMP: A Practical Approach to Usage- Townhall Event
2022-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Auburn University, 2320 Walker Building, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
The event will be held in Walker Building- Flat 1106. CAPACITY IS FULL!
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.
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.

PDMP: A Practical Approach to Usage- Townhall Event
2022-07-20 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Alabama Department of Public Health Administrative Annex, 208 Legends Court, Prattville, AL, 36606, United States
CAPACITY IS FULL!
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.
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.

Substance Use Disorders in Alabama- Online Courses
2022-07-01 08:00 - 2024-09-30 17:00 UTC | Auburn University, 2320 Walker Building, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
Substance Use Disorders in Alabama is a cooperative effort of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is made possible by a grant provided by SAMHSA.
In January 2022, the Auburn University Center for Opioid Research, Education, and Outreach’s Substance Use and Misuse Institute faculty members, Drs. Haley Phillippe, Brent Fox, and Karen Marlowe received $750,000 in sponsored project funds. The Alabama Department of Mental Health provided funds through a sub-award through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The educational programming developed targets two primary cohorts, community leaders and healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals will be eligible to receive continuing education credits for their participation. The content presented focuses on the emerging trends of substance use disorders in Alabama; specifically, the prevalence of substance use disorders amongst populations of significance. The project’s webinars will remain accessible through September of 2024.

Alabama Opioid Overdose Response Plan- Website
2020-01-01 - 2024-09-30
Overdose Response | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) (alabamapublichealth.gov)
Funding for this project was provided by the ADPH, Bureau of Prevention, Promotion, and Support through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), being Grant number 6 NU17CE924964-02-02, Overdose Data to Action, Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs Funding (93.136) for budget period September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
