Episode 1 of AMERSA's Podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care is now available.

Synthetic kratom products are evolving fast. This episode covers what's changed, what to screen for, and how to treat it.

Listen now at: amersa.org/project/fron...

Congratulations to the authors of the article selected for the Volume 47, Issue 1 @sajamersa.bsky.social Editors' Choice Award, 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘜𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘛𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

Read the article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

AMERSA's new podcast series, Frontiers in Substance Use Care, launches Thursday.

Episode 1 tackles synthetic kratom — aggressively marketed as a health product, but carrying serious risks of severe use disorder, withdrawal, and overdose.

Learn more & join the mailing list: amersa.org/education/

The deadline to apply for an AMERSA 2026 Conference Scholarship Award is May 17.

AMERSA's conference awards support participation from students, early career professionals, community practitioners, and people with lived experience.

Learn more and apply: conference.amersa.org

AMERSA has released a new Position Statement In Support of Harm Reduction Supply Distribution Via Vending Machines.

Read the full statement: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

In recognition of National Public Health Week, we thank AMERSA members and partner organizations who are committed to improving the health of our communities through substance use education, research, and care.

Explore more: amersa.org
#NationalPublicHealthWeek #PublicHealth #HealthWorkforce

In case you missed it — Episode 1 of AMERSA's Podcast, Substance Use Across the Lifespan is now available.

Download the toolkit for free by completing the episode evaluation survey at amersa.org/education/

Have you registered for the companion workshop to Episode 1 of AMERSA's Podcast, Substance Use Across the Lifespan?

May 5, 2026 | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET

60 minutes | CE/CME credits available | Free

Register now at amersa.org/project/lifespan-workshop-1

Nominations for the 2026 AMERSA Recognition Awards are closing soon!

If someone in your network is shaping the future of addiction education or strengthening systems of care, we encourage you to nominate them.

🗓 Deadline: April 15, 2026

🔗 amersa.org/about-us/ann...

Now available! PCSS-MOUD has launched their new 8-Hour SUD 101 Training bundle — an interactive, self-paced series designed to help clinicians meet the DEA's 8-hour training requirement.

Ready to get started? pcssnow.org/education-tr...

In case you missed it — Episode 1 of AMERSA's Podcast, Substance Use Across the Lifespan is now available.

Download the toolkit for free by completing the episode evaluation survey at amersa.org/project/epis...

What happens when someone in an OTP needs hospice or palliative care?

In Episode 1 of Substance Use Across the Lifespan, Kathy Eggert discusses methadone-related barriers at end of life and what a more flexible system could look like.

Listen + register: amersa.org/project/epis...

Episode 1 of AMERSA's Podcast, Substance Use Across the Lifespan is now available.

Listen now, download the companion toolkit, and register to attend the upcoming May 5 follow-up live workshop at amersa.org/project/epis....

AMERSA is accepting nominations for the 2026–2029 Board of Directors.

Open roles: Treasurer + Members-at-Large
Nominate by June 1, 2026

Learn more: amersa.org/about-us/join-the-board/

Last chance!
Abstract and Workshop submissions for AMERSA 2026 close tonight, April 1.
Last chance to secure your spot on the program in Washington, DC this November.
Submit before it's too late: conference.amersa.org

The 2026 Season of AMERSA's Podcast, AMERSA Talks, launches this Thursday!

📩 Join the Education Mailing: amersa.org/education/

Two days left!
Abstract and Workshop submissions for AMERSA 2026 close Wednesday, April 1.
Join us November 12–14 in Washington, DC.
Submit now: conference.amersa.org

Have you submitted yet?
The deadline for Abstract and Workshop submissions is April 1 — just around the corner.
Join us at AMERSA 2026, November 12-14, in Washington, DC.

Submit today: conference.amersa.org

Big news: AMERSA is launching TWO new podcast series this spring.

Apr. 2 — Substance Use Across the Lifespan premieres — with toolkits, workshops & CE credit
Apr. 16 — Frontiers in Substance Use Care follows.

Join the AMERSA Education Mailing List: amersa.org/education/

Nurses from every professional setting are welcome at AMERSA. 🩺

👉 Explore our SIGs: amersa.org/special-interest-groups-overview

#AMERSA #NursingSIG #SubstanceUse #NursingEducation #Multidisciplinary

AMERSA Conference Awards exist to help remove the financial barriers that can stand between emerging leaders and the education, community, and inspiration they need to advance substance use care.

Applications for 2026 are open through May 17.
conference.amersa.org

Looking for free, high-quality training on substance use topics? AMERSA partner the Opioid Response Network (ORN) has a packed calendar of upcoming events — open to all!

Browse what's coming up and register here: opioidresponsenetwork.org/events/

Submit your abstract for the AMERSA 50th Annual Conference and contribute to the conversations shaping the future of substance use care.

Submit your abstract by April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT here: conference.amersa.org/

Research shapes policy. The Policy Impact Collection from @sajamersa.bsky.social highlights articles that have informed legislation, regulation, and public health strategy.

Explore the collection: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

For 50 years, AMERSA has advanced research, education, and collaboration across the field of substance use care. Legacy giving helps ensure this work continues for the next generation.

Learn more: amersa.org/about-us/don...

AMERSA has spent 50 years connecting the clinicians, researchers, educators, and advocates advancing substance use care.

Explore our newly redesigned website: amersa.org

#AMERSA #SubstanceUseCare #PublicHealth

Have a workshop idea? AMERSA is accepting proposals for interactive sessions on clinical practice, education, research, community action, and advocacy.

Deadline: April 1, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
conference.amersa.org/

AMERSA is now accepting proposals for 2026 pre-conference events on November 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Proposed activities may include workshops, panels, or short films with discussion.

Deadline: May 1, 2026
Submit: conference.amersa.org/

Nominations are open for the 2026 AMERSA Recognition Awards.

If someone in your network is shaping the future of addiction education or strengthening systems of care, we encourage you to nominate them.

🗓 Deadline: April 15, 2026
🔗 amersa.org/about-us/ann...

New @sajamersa.bsky.social Special Collection: Youth & Substance Use.

Evidence-informed insights on prevention, screening, and youth perceptions for researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers.

Explore now:
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