Women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) may face unique barriers to care, including stigma, caregiving responsibilities, co-occurring mental health conditions, trauma exposure, and limited access to services designed to meet their needs. Understanding these factors is essential to improving equitable access to effective, person-centered treatment. This webinar will examine alcohol use and AUD among women in the United States, with a focus on the evidence base for treatment and

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is among the most prevalent substance use disorders in the United States, affecting millions of people each year and contributing to significant health, social, and economic harms. Yet, despite the availability of effective behavioral interventions and medications, many individuals with AUD do not receive treatment. This webinar will provide an introduction to alcohol use and AUD in the United States, including epidemiologic trends, diagnostic crite

Join Upstream Prevention for Save a Life Day by attending their upcoming Responding to Addiction training in Greenwood, Indiana! This three-hour, multidisciplinary training equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools to better understand and address substance use disorders. Attendees will learn about the signs and symptoms of addiction, the science of addiction, evidence-based treatment options—including medications for substance use disorders—and effective str

As cannabis products become more widely available, many people continue to view cannabis as a low-risk or even therapeutic for managing health symptoms such as anxiety, pain, and sleep difficulties. However, growing evidence suggests that today's high-potency cannabis products may carry significant risks for cognitive health, mental health, and the development of cannabis use disorder. As researchers work to better understand these risks, there is also increasing interest in

Recovery from substance use disorders is a long-term process that extends beyond the initial stages of treatment. Clinical interventions can play an important role in helping individuals begin recovery, but the risk of recurrence may remain elevated for years. Sustained recovery also depends on continued support and environments that help people build healthy, stable, and meaningful lives. In this Ask the Expert video, Dr. John Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medica

The Ethnic Communities Opioid Response Network–Missouri (ECORN-MO) hosted an interactive National Recovery Month webinar focused on substance use disorder treatment and recovery services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and speakers of languages other than English (LOTE). Presenters from Affinia Healthcare and Assisted Recovery Centers of America shared insights on improving access to treatment and recovery services for diverse communities. Virtual | Sep