Suicide and Substance Use Disorders: A Current Epidemic
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM Eastern Time
Addiction
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
Recent data from the U.S. highlights a concerning rise in substance use and related harms. In 2022, over 109,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded—a 54% increase since 2019. The majority involved illicit fentanyl, often mixed with...
Unveiling ADHD's Complex Relationship with Substance Use and Young Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood and stigmatized, with 60-80% of individuals having additional mental health conditions. This overlap complicates ADHD management and is linked to increased substance use risks. Key factors include impulsivity and sensation seeking, self-medication for symptom relief, neurobiological differences in brain function, and co-occurring disorders like conduct and mood disorders.
California Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference – 2025
Calling all California Society of Addiction Medicine members! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the premier event in addiction medicine – the CSAM Annual Conference. This year, we’re bringing together top experts, cutting-edge research, and hands-on workshops to advance your practice and inspire change.
Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It
From Myths to Meaningful Action: Tools you can use today
Join our interactive webinar in which leading experts will break down myths submitted from around the world, combining science, lived-experience, and practical tools you can use!
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Presenters:
Asia Ashraf, Greenfield Hospital of Psychiatry
Rocio Suarez Ordoñez, TSAFI
Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider
This practical and up-to-date guide offers comprehensive support for primary care clinicians managing patients with substance use disorders. Covering a wide range of substances and clinical scenarios, the book is organized into four parts...
The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment
A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...
The role of UK alcohol and drug (AOD) nurses in a changing workforce
Background: This article shares findings from a study that looked into how alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nurses in the UK view their current career opportunities and the challenges they face. It also explores how changes in health services...
2025 ISBRA-RSA Congress on Alcohol and Addictions
The primary goal of the Annual Scientific Meeting (“Meeting”) is to provide a forum for alcohol researchers – from all disciplines – to present their latest findings and to learn about new research developments in an environment that will provide interaction at both the professional and personal level.
2025 American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
Location and Dates:
November 6-9, 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
Abstract Submission:
We are excited to invite submissions for the upcoming 2025 AAAP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium scheduled to be held November 6-9, 2024 in San Francisco, California.