When was the last time you attended an event in-person?
It’s very likely you haven’t set foot in a hair salon, let alone a conference center, since March 2020. Today, much of the US is still under government-mandated lockdown or in areas with varying levels of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But even though the events industry has come to screeching halt, the health industries are booming and exhausted. You need all the support you can get, right?
That’s why going to an addiction treatment conference is one way to help yourself and your rehab in these tough times. Many have gone up virtually as well!
How Attending Addiction Treatment Conferences Can Help Your Center Grow
Medical professionals attend three (3) conferences per year, according to an Oglivy World Health study. Not only do events give you a chance to network and get out of your usual working surroundings, but they can also keep you updated on treatments and advances in medicine, trends in specialties and full industries, and help you complete requirements for Continuing Medical Learning (CMLs).
There are a number of reasons to attend an industry conference for addiction treatment, including:
- Meeting other professionals and experts in the substance use addiction treatment field;
- Receiving discounts on resources and services for your rehab;
- Learning about the latest in industry and treatment trends;
- And, getting a sneak peek or witnessing a new product launch from a relevant company or other rehab.
- Biggest one of them all is business development for referrals
The Best Addiction Treatment Conferences Happening
The events world flipped upside down in mid-March 2020 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Most events were cancelled or postponed until 2021, and the addiction treatment conference lineup suffered the same blow. As events moved to virtual settings toward the end of Q3, we’ve compiled a mega list of conferences for the addiction treatment industries in the US. Many of these events have been taking place like clockwork at least once a year.
November 3-5, 2022 | CSAM-SMCA 2022 Scientific Conference and Annual Meeting
The Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine is a national society of medical professionals and scientists committed to helping people understand and recover from addictive disorders.
We work to educate health professionals, government leaders, and the public about the prevention, assessment, and treatment of addictive disorders in our communities. CSAM-SMCA is also involved in the process of establishing guidelines and standards and is currently developing a repository for member and public access
Hosted by: CSAM-SMCA
Location: Location TBD | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
September 17–20, 2022 | Psych Congress 2022
Psych Congress is the US’ largest independent mental health educational conference and a place to fill up on countless practical pearls to better personalize treatment strategies.
Hosted by: Psych Congress
Location: New Orleans, LA
September 8 – 11, 2022 | Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders
For more than 30 years, the Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders (Official Meeting of the C4 Recovery Foundation) has continued to lead the way in addiction treatment and patient care. Get ready to immerse yourself in conversation, collaboration, and cutting-edge education alongside the New England Coast.
Hosted by: CCSAD
Location: The Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis | Hyannis, MA
August 9-10, 2022 | International Conference on Pharmacology and Addiction
ICPA aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Pharmacology and Addiction. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Pharmacology and Addiction
Hosted by: WASET
Location: New York City, US
June 26-29, 2022 | The 32nd Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium
The Mission of the ICRS is to (1) foster cannabinoid research; (2) promote the exchange of scientific information and perspectives about Cannabis, the cannabinoids, and endocannabinoids through the organization of scientific meetings; (3) serve as a source of reliable information regarding the chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutic uses, toxicology and the behavioral, psychological, and social effects of Cannabis and its constituents, of synthetic and endogenous compounds that interact with cannabinoid receptors and of any compounds that target other components of the endocannabinoid system.
Hosted by: ICRS
Location: Galway, Ireland
June 20-21, 2022 | 2ND GLOBAL CONGRESS ON ADVANCES IN MENTAL HEALTH AND PSCHIATRY
This 2ndMH-PSYCHIATRY 2022 annual conference brings together psychiatrists, primary care physicians, clinicians, psychologists, educators, nurses, medical students and residents, physician assistants, addiction counsellors, social workers, medical educators, policymakers, public health researchers, allied health experts, students and industry professionals from around the world, providing them with a platform to report on, and discuss issues and scientific achievements relative to mental health and psychiatry worldwide.
Hosted by: PEERS ALLEY MEDIA
Location: Paris, France
June 11-15, 2022 | The College on Problems of Drug Dependence Annual Meeting
The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is the oldest and largest organization in the US dedicated to advancing a scientific approach to substance use and addictive disorders. We actively promote basic scientific research in all aspects of substance abuse, and we facilitate the sharing of knowledge and new discoveries among scientists of diverse backgrounds, both nationally and internationally.
Hosted by: CPDD
Location: Hilton Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 7 – 8, 2022 | International Conference on Exercise Addiction and Treatment
International Conference on Exercise Addiction and Treatment aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Exercise Addiction and Treatment. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Exercise Addiction and Treatment.
Hosted by: WASET
Location: San Francisco, United States
June 3 – 5, 2022 | Psych Congress Elevate
Elevate is a transformative educational experience, crafted by the world-class leaders of Psych Congress. Discover the only conference offering practical psychopharmacology and future-focused education specifically for early career and forward-thinking mental health clinicians. Attendees engage in 3 days of cutting-edge research translated into clinical application and enjoy one-on-one access to the nation’s leading minds in psychiatry.
Hosted by: Psych Congress Elevate
Location: Las Vegas, NV
June 2 – 5, 2022 | West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
For more than a decade, the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders (Official Meeting of the C4 Recovery Foundation) provides superior clinical education and networking for addiction, behavioral health, and mental health professionals. Immerse yourself in expert-led sessions, engage with like-minded peers, and get ready to discuss the significant challenges we must overcome together, all while enjoying sunny California.
Hosted by: WCSAD
Location: La Quinta, CA
May 21-25, 2022 | 2022 Annual Meeting American Psychiatric Association
The 2022 Annual Meeting submission site is currently open to submissions of general sessions, courses, and posters. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. E.T.
Hosted by: American Psychiatric Association
Location: New Orleans, LA
May 15-18, 2022 | 43rd Annual Meeting Society for Clinical Trials
The Annual Meeting of the Society for Clinical Trials is a multidisciplinary program with broad participation. The Meeting brings together the clinical trials community from academia, the pharmaceutical and device industries, government agencies, medical groups and centers and clinical research entities.
Hosted by: SCT
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
May 11-16, 2022 |Uniting the Global Community to Face the Challenge of Addiction: Conference | Trainings | Networking
ICUDDR, INL, ISSUP and NRC are partnering to bring together a global in person and online event 11th – 16th May 2022 in Abu Dhabi. This event will bring the latest learning from the fields of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support and allow the global workforce to meet and exchange. We are currently creating our programme and welcome submissions from you to present as part of a sub-plenary in person or online or poster session at the event.
Hosted by: ISSUP, ICUDDR, INLand NRC
Location: Abu Dhabi (In-Person and Online)
May 7-9, 2022 | NAATP National 2022
NAATP National is one of the most relevant, engaging, and influential conferences in our industry. This leadership conference remains unique and critically important as the leading educational and networking event within the addiction treatment field. Our conference is held annually and rotates locations around the nation.
Hosted by: NAATP
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA
April 18-21, 2022 | Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit | 2022 SAM Summit
Marijuana use has skyrocketed in our country as the perception of harm has plummeted. The marijuana industry, just like Big Tobacco years ago, continues to glorify marijuana as a cure-all substance whose benefits outweigh the few, if any, risks.
When it comes to addressing the worsening addiction crisis, we’re stronger together. We look forward to welcoming our Rx Summit community back to an in-person format, where we can continue to collaborate, cultivate change, and create solutions.
Hosted by: Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit
Location: Atlanta, GA
April 6-9, 2022 | 43rd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
The 2022 meeting theme is “The Urgency of Adaptation.” This theme was inspired by the opportunities for behavioral medicine to increase its impact while our world confronts three public health tragedies: the climate crisis, systemic racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosted by: Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Registration opens in November 2021
March 16-19, 2022 | ASCPT 2022 Annual Meeting
NEW THIS YEAR: ASCPT recognizes the importance of enabling discussion on ongoing clinical trials and will be accepting Trials in Progress abstracts for the ASCPT 2022 Annual Meeting!
ASCPT 2022 Annual Meeting abstract submission details coming soon. The deadline for submission is Thursday, September 16, 4:00 PM ET.
Hosted by: ASCPT
February 25-27, 2022 | Behavior, Biology, and Chemistry Translational Research in Addiction
This conference focuses on translational aspects of addiction research among chemists, biologists, and behavioral scientists. Register to attend the next year’s 2022 BBC Meeting. This conference will either be in-person or virtual, so be sure to follow the link for registration to stay up-to-date on event information.
Hosted by: BBC Conference
Location: TBD (In-Person event)
December 10-12, 2021 | Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat
The seventh annual Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat—the only event of its kind—brings together owners and senior executives from the addiction treatment and recovery community to connect with key members of the investment and financial community for an exclusive 3-day educational, business, and networking event. Whether you are looking to grow your current business and have no plans for M&A activity, or if you are looking to pursue mergers and acquisitions, the Retreat is the ideal event for executives and financial professionals interested in all types of growth strategies.
Hosted by: Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
December 9-12, 2021 | American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Annual Meeting
In support of improving patient care, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Hosted by: AAAP
Location: Virtual Conference
December 7-9, 2021 | WADD/ALBATROS International Joint Congress
Theme: When Dual Disorders challenge other disciplines
The 2021 ALBATROS congress will take place in a context that will allow us both to find the thread of our lives, but also that of scientific exchanges which are the matrix of our research, our reflections and our clinical and preventive practices. This year, the Albatross further asserts its international dimension by partnering with the World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD) . It is both a guarantee on the quality of the discussions and the work that will be presented, but also on the major subject of dual pathologies.
Hosted by: WADD/ALBATROS
Location: Paris, France
December 7-9, 2021 | National Addiction Leadership Conference
NAATP National 2021, the 42nd National Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, will take place in 2021 on a new date, December 7-9, 2021. NAATP leadership, in consultation with NAATP members and public health officials, determined that it is contrary to our attendees’ health and safety to hold the conference as planned in May, so we are moving to December, live and in person. The move protects our community while maximizing the benefits of the conference in terms of number of attendees, conference content, sponsorship, and exhibitors.
Hosted by: NAATP
Location: Denver, CO
December 1–5, 2021 | The Evolution of Psychotherapy
The Evolution of Psychotherapy conference has always been tailored to the needs and wants of the mental health community. Our goal is to make sure that anyone from anywhere can experience the robust and inspirational agenda, in-person and online.
Hosted by: The Evolution of Psychotherapy
Location: Anaheim, CA
November 23-25, 2021 | CCSA’s Issues of Substance Conference
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). The biennial event is Canada’s only national conference that brings together addiction workers, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, knowledge brokers, and people with direct or indirect, lived or living experience with substance use or a substance use disorders from across the country.
Hosted by: CCSA
Location: Virtual Event
November 19-21, 2021 | National Conference on Addiction Disorder (NCAD EAST)
A sharp increase in overdose cases has our entire nation on edge. If addiction is a disease of isolation, social distance regulations put those struggling at risk. Among all of the challenges we currently face, we must not lose sight of our mission: to improve patient care and improve the lives of those struggling with addiction. Advances in addiction treatment are needed now more than ever before.
Hosted by: NCAD EAST
Location: Baltimore, MD
November 19-21, 2021 | Addictions: An International Problem Needing Global Solutions | ISAM 2021 Global Congress
The ISAM2021 Global Congress provides a rich opportunity to join your international colleagues in highlighting new research findings, innovative practices, sociopolitical ideas and new approaches to treatment. We are currently welcoming abstract submissions on all aspects of addiction, and in particular those that explore global solutions to international problems in the field of addiction medicine. Submit your work and learn more about the abstract submission process at the link below! The deadline to submit an abstract is August 15, 2021.
Hosted by: ISAM
Location: Virtual | Live and On-Demand
November 19-21, 2021 | Annual Conference of International Society of Addiction Medicine
This global event is dedicated to providing world-class addiction medicine education and provides an exceptional opportunity to highlight new research, innovative practices, sociopolitical ideas and new approaches to treatment.
Hosted by: ISAM
November 4-5, 2021 | SSA Annual Conference 2021
We are delighted to confirm that the Society Lecture will be given by Dr John Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
(John Kelly Society Lecture 2021: Addiction recovery: From culture to science)
Hosted by: SSA
Location: Online Conference
November 3-5, 2021 | 2021 AMERSA Virtual Conference
AMERSA’s mission is to improve health and well-being through leadership and advocacy in substance use education, research, clinical care and policy. AMERSA 2021 features an exciting multidisciplinary line-up of engaging speakers and 100+ presentations, including oral abstract sessions, a live poster session and interactive skills-based workshops.
Hosted by: AMERSA
Location: Virtual Event
October 29-November 1, 2021 | Psych Congress Reconvenes
Psych Congress is the nation’s premier conference on practical psychopharmacology and serves as a unique and integrated forum to connect members of the entire mental health team—psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, primary care physicians, and other mental health professionals—with the foremost experts in psychiatry to improve patient outcomes through education.
Hosted by: Psych Congress
Location: San Antonio, TX
October 28-30, 2021| NAADAC Annual Conference | The Association for Addiction Professionals – Virtual Conference
This exciting event will be hosted on an online platform that is easy to use and will allow you to retrieve the information well after the conference has ended! Registration fees include access to the live conference and all sessions on-demand through February 26, 2022. No matter what time zone you are in, you can watch every single Annual Conference session at a time that best fits your schedule and earn all 70 available CEs!
Hosted by: NAADC
Location: Virtual Conference
October 27-29, 2021 | 17th Annual Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery Conference
This years theme is Navigating Change With Courage, Strength, and Hope. One of the objective of the event is to increase knowledge and skills to promote wellness, prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, holistic care, and continuous quality improvement with the use of best practices for their community across the lifespan. And acknowledgement of the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, equity, social determinants of health, and intersecting levels of oppression play in substance use and mental health so these factors can be considered and incorporated into the work the previous objectives seek to address.
Hosted by: UWSP
Location: Virtual Conference
October 24-27, 2021 | American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting (hybrid)
APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo offers numerous opportunities for learning, inspiration, and connecting with the public health community. APHA 2021 offers two ways to participate, making the Annual Meeting accessible to more people than ever! All attendees will have access to education, the Public Health Expo and unique networking experiences.
Hosted by: APHA
Location: Denver, CO (In-Person and Virtual Event)
October 22-23, 2021| Addiction Medicine Conference | Essentials 2021 (Virtual)
Addiction Medicine Spring and Fall Conferences provide up-to-date substance use related education, applicable across general medical as well as addiction specialty practices.
Hosted by: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Location: Virtual Event
October 21-23, 2021| CSAM-SMCA 2021 Scientific Conference (Virtual | Live & On-Demand)
An important professional networking event for addiction medicine practitioners, the conference also aims to encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives on addiction treatment and recovery. Attendees build authentic relationships that support them in their efforts to work with and advocate for people living with addictive disorders.
Hosted by: CSAM-SMCA
Location: Virtual | Live and On-Demand
October 21-23, 2021| 2nd Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
Magnus Group warmly welcomes you to its successional “2nd Edition of Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral health and Psychiatry” – HYBRID EVENT occurring during October 21-23, 2021 at Orlando, USA with the theme of “Unifying the new discoveries and advanced approaches towards Addiction and Psychiatry”
Hosted by: Magnus Group
Location: Orlando, USA
October 14-16, 2021 | Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit
Stimulants have become increasingly prevalent in overdoses and addiction throughout our communities. We can’t afford to lose more ground, for more lives to be lost. Now in its fourth year, the Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit is the ONLY educational event focused on addressing this crisis. The Stimulant Summit provides clinical, law enforcement, and public health professionals with practical strategies and solutions.
Hosted by: HMP Global Learning Network
Location: Virtual Event
October 14-15, 2021 | The Mental Health Services Conference | Sociopolitical Determinants: Practice, Policy and Implementation
The Mental Health Services Conference (MHSC), will be held virtually this October 14 to 15 on the theme “Sociopolitical Determinants: Practice, Policy and Implementation.” The purpose of the Mental Health Services Conference will be to highlight educational programs and innovations in clinical services designed to ensure equal access to high-quality mental health care for all populations regardless of race/ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or geographical background.
Hosted by: American Psychiatric Association
Location: Virtual Event
October 13, 2021 | NHS Addictions Provider Alliance 2021 Annual Conference
Stigma all too often prevents a person from seeking or accessing the vital treatment and support they need to recover from addiction. Addressing the problem of stigma, which has clouded addiction treatment services for far too long, is a critical element to improving understanding of the complex issues surrounding addiction and a vital step in improving access to treatment and services.
Hosted by: NHS
Location: Free Online Event
October 13-15, 2021 | Addiction Health Services Research Conference (online)
This year’s Addiction Health Services Research Conference will be hosted by the Institute for Behavioral Health at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management, and is set to take place virtually October 13-15, 2021. If you have any questions or comments about the 2021 conference, please reach out to ahsr2021@brandeis.edu.
Hosted by: Institute for Behavioral Health
Location: Virtual Event
October 6-8, 2021| Public Health 2021 | Canadian Public Health Association (Online)
Public Health 2021 is the national conference where public health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, students and trainees come together to strengthen efforts to improve health and well-being, to share the latest research and information, to promote best practices and to advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research.
Hosted by: Canadian Public Health Association
Location: Virtual Event
Group A: September 29–October 1, 2021 | Group B: October 1–October 3, 2021 | West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
The 2021 event will be held on-site at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA. To promote social distancing, WCSAD will be offering two attendee groups for participants to choose from. Dates are stated above as group A and B. Attendees who are not comfortable attending in person, or cannot participate during the dates above, can also register for on-demand access only.
Hosted by: WCSAD
Location: La Quinta, California
September 27-28, 2021 | Recovery Capital Conference of Canada
The 2021 National Recovery Capital Summit aims to transform provincial policies, services, and systems toward a recovery-oriented paradigm responsive to the needs of people nationwide and within our own communities.
Hosted by: Canada’s Recovery Capital Summit
Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary, Canada
September 17-19, 2021 | Psychedelics Education for Mental Health & Addiction Professionals
With the approval of psychedelic medicines expected soon, the inaugural Sana Symposium is your number one resource to prepare your practice and patients for the potential benefits of psychedelic therapies. This one-of-a-kind virtual event is uniting globally renowned experts across three key practice fields—psychiatry, psychotherapy, and addiction treatment—to provide diverse perspectives on the successful practice of psychedelic therapies.
Hosted by: Sana Symposium
Location: Virtual Event
September 12-14, 2021 | International Society of Addiction Journal Editors Annual Meeting (Online)
The ISAJE annual meeting provides an opportunity for editors to network, discuss shared challenges and solutions and keep up with new developments. Sessions will be held 2-3 hours daily to minimize screen exhaustion and are accessible to as many time zones as possible. This program will be of interest to addiction journal editors, staff, and others involved in publishing addiction science.
Hosted by: ISAJE
Location: Virtual Online Meeting
September 9, 2021 | AFINet Virtual Conference
Addiction and the Family Network (AFINet) is holding a small-scale virtual conference on 9-10 September 2021. There will be two half-days at different times of the day, which will allow our members and others from various time zones across the world to present and discuss their current work.
Hosted by: AFINet
Location: Online event
Group A: September 8-10, 2021 | Group B: September 10-12, 2021 | Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders
This September, immerse yourself in conversation, collaboration, and cutting-edge education alongside the New England Coast. In order to keep our community as safely as possible, this year CCSAD will have two attendee groups: Register for either group A or group B in person, and receive every conference session on demand. The exhibit hall will be open for all 5 days.
Hosted by: CCSAD
Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts
August 20-24, 2021 | International Conference on Pharmacology and Addiction
International Conference on Pharmacology and Addiction aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Pharmacology and Addiction. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Pharmacology and Addiction.
Hosted by: WASET
Location: New York City, US
August 13-15, 2021 | National Conference on Alcohol and Addiction Disorders West
A sharp increase in overdose cases has our entire nation on edge. If addiction is a disease of isolation, social distance regulations put those struggling at risk. Among all of the challenges we currently face, we must not lose sight of our mission: to improve patient care and improve the lives of those struggling with addiction. Advances in addiction treatment are needed now more than ever before.
Hosted by: NCAD West
Location: Denver, CO
August 12, 2021 | Bringing Evidence-Based Prevention to Communities – Prevention Science Is Testing the Best Approaches
With the major research breakthroughs over the past 30 years in understanding how to prevent risky behaviors and the most effective prevention interventions for doing so, the ability to deliver these evidence-based (EB) interventions and policies to communities remains a challenge to both the research and practice communities. This Prevention Talk will discuss some of the emerging science that is looking at effective implementation and dissemination approaches to EB prevention.
Hosted by: ICUDDR
Location: Virtual Event
August 5-6, 2021 | International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences
The ICMHS conference is an international forum for the presentation of technological advances and research results in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. We warmly welcome previous and prospected authors submit your new research papers to ICMHS, and share the valuable experiences with the scientist and scholars around the world.
Hosted by: SciencePlus Global Research Forum
Location: Virtual Event
August 1-2, 2021 | International Research Conference on Covid-19 and Its Impact on Mental Health
Mental health of children, teens, adults and older people will vary during this outbreak. Take care of yourself and your community to cope with stress disorder. There are many ways to cope with stress, taking breaks from watching, reading, listening to news about the outbreak. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be disturbing and unnecessary tension will be raised in the minds. Take deep breaths, do yoga and meditation. Talk with people about your feelings and concerns.
Hosted by: RC
Location: New Delhi,India
July 20-21, 2021 | ICUDDR Virtual Conference | Sustaining and Adapting Addiction Science to Virtual Realities
International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) supports the rapid improvement in competencies and skills among current and future generations of addiction professionals, to meet the increasing demand for prevention, treatment and public health services. Toward this end, the ICUDDR facilitates networking among universities to promote high quality education and training in the field of addiction prevention, treatment and public health interventions. It also pursues related applied addictions research, outreach and advocacy.
Hosted by: ICUDDR
Location:
May 16 – 17, 2021 | NAATP National 2021
NAATP National is one of the most important, engaging, and influential conferences in our industry. This leadership conference remains unique and critically important as the leading educational and networking event within the addiction treatment field.
Hosted by: NAATP
May 3 – 4, 2021 | ICSAAR 2021: 15. International Conference on Substance Abuse, Addiction and Rehabilitation
ICSAAR 2021: 15. International Conference on Substance Abuse, Addiction and Rehabilitation aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Substance Abuse, Addiction and Rehabilitation. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Substance Abuse, Addiction and Rehabilitation
Hosted by: WASET
April 10 – 14, 2021 | American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) 2021 Conference
This conference will discuss the latest research and regulatory developments relevant to the field of medication assisted treatment and critically evaluate the implications in managing the opioid epidemic. Discussions will disseminate innovative and evidence-based initiatives designed to increase access to services, improve program development and administration, and enhance patient outcomes. Goals include: identifying and promoting strategies that assist healthcare partnerships and collaborations by advancing understanding and acceptance of medication assisted treatment as a crucial element to community wellness and response to the opioid epidemic; and
Hosted by: AATOD
January 12-15, 2021 | NASPA Alcohol, Other Drug, and Campus Violence Prevention Conference: A NASPA Strategies Conference
Substance misuse prevention has evolved over the years to meet the needs of the campus community and in accordance with current research and best practice. With increasing attention on mental health, suicide prevention, interpersonal violence, law requirements, such as DFSCA and Title IX, and social justice, substance misuse prevention remains an underlying need. Additionally, prevention has expanded to include collegiate recovery programs and support the entire continuum of care. The NASPA Strategies Conference – AODV Track will highlight current trends and emerging issues, campus or community coalitions and partnerships, evidence-based and evidence informed practices, innovative solutions and changing practices, and the strategic prevention framework.
Hosted by: NASPA
December 10-13, 2020 | American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
The AAAP 31st Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium will be held virtually December 10-13, 2020. This event provides the latest scientific developments in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals. The goal of the conference is to recognize emerging issues and trends in addiction psychiatry and be on the forefront of diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental disorders. Educational goals and objectives can be found here.
Hosted by: AAAP
December 3-4, 2020 | Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Conference | West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
This conference will provide healthcare professionals with the most current insights and actionable ideas from industry leaders to help them achieve that goal. As an attendee, you will have access to the quality workshops you have come to expect from C4 events. Choose from many live and on-demand packages based on your continuing education needs. Use the networking feature of our virtual platform to interact with our sponsors and exhibitors, as well as your fellow attendees! Our virtual conference merges timely content with high-level speakers. Ease of attending. No travel is required which minimizes out-of-office time for those with demanding schedules.
Hosted by: WCSAD
December 1-3, 2020 | Understanding the Purpose of Life Training
Train facilitators to implement this curriculum in their community. Trains caring adults to assist our youth and help them develop their cultural consciousness, a sense of direction, create and implement healthy lifestyle and choices, and to help them recognize their purpose that can create meaning and identity for their lives.
Hosted by: NAADAC
October 21, 2020 | Best Practices for Co-occurring Disorders Treatment: Integrated Treatment Planning, Service Provision, and Continuity of Care [Webinar]
This webinar will discuss strategies for developing integrated treatment plans, assessing and monitoring the interactive course of both disorders, and implementing specialized interventions for both disorders including psychoeducation, pharmacology, family education and support, and peer support. The webinar will also address strategies for ensuring there is ongoing focus on recovery for both disorders during the discharge process helping to ensure the capacity to maintain treatment continuity for complex COD.
Hosted by: Great Lakes, Northeast & Caribbean, and Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs)
October 22-23, 2020 | 2nd Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Psychiatry [Online Event]
Four speakers from the same number of continents come together for a virtual event on discussing addiction and psychiatry. Behavioral health and cognitive functions play a key role in the effectiveness of addiction treatment. Experts will be sharing their research and findings amidst a global pandemic.
Hosted by: Magnus Group
October 28, 2020 | Unintended Consequences of the Cannabis Panacea: What Addiction Specialists Need to Know
As medical and recreational cannabis becomes legal in states across the US, the use of cannabis as a safe and natural treatment for multiple ailments and conditions has grown with no stop in sight. This free webinar will give participants an overview of the potential issues of cannabis legalization, including research limitations, adverse effects on vulnerable populations, evidence and findings around treating opioid addiction, as well as public safety implications. In the end, participants will receive tips and resources to help address this issue with rehab patients and their families.
Hosted by: NAADAC.org, The Association for Addiction Professionals
November 12-14, 2020 | The World of Addiction: Now & the Future
The ISAM-CSAM Annual Conference brings together more than 700 leaders, researchers, and clinicians in addiction medicine to share, collaborate and connect. In addition to a conference program featuring global leaders and prominent researchers, both ISAM and CSAM offer pre-conference and post-conference educational opportunities for professionals looking to expand their skills and knowledge. This year marks the first year that the conference will be held exclusively online, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and British Columbia’s restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people.
November 8, 2020 | Using Technology for Clinical Supervision
Technology is quickly becoming one of the biggest assets to our clinical practices. It is now widely accepted as an ethical, evidence-based method of providing clinical services, particularly in rural areas. This session will describe how technology can also be used to provide clinical supervision. Ensuring our workforce is competent and skilled is one of the best ways we can help our clients; this course will provide the foundational tools needed to use technology for clinical supervision.
Hosted by: NAADAC
November 7-8, 2020 | International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education Conference 2020
Come join higher education professors, teachers, and other professionals invested in teaching addiction studies! Enjoy panel discussions, workshops, posters, presentations and more!
INCASE, founded in 1990, is a professional association of professionals, teachers, professionals, and programs specializing in addiction studies, including the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs, other addictions, counselor preparation, prevention and treatment, research, and public policy.
Hosted by: INCASE
November 2, 2020 | ASAM Online Training and Learning Lab Virtual Meeting
Research on the evidence-based practice of making Level of Care recommendations, either under treating or over-treating has been demonstrated to decrease a client’s successful engagement of treatment. It is imperative that assessors and case managers learn how to make informed and accurate level of care recommendations, and write clear, concise clinical justifications for them. This virtual event will help to develop and/or enhance the knowledge and skills required to make more informed and accurate level of care recommendations, and write clear, concise clinical justifications.
Hosted by: TAADAS
In addition, here is our curated list of past events you can register to watch the replays or download valuable resources:
January
Peer Recovery Support Series, Section IV: The Participatory Process for Solutions to Addiction
The Cost of Addiction in the Workplace
February
Differing Shades of Shame in Substance Use Disorders
March
Parental Addiction: Healing Families Together
Substance Use Disorders: How to Recognize and Manage Addiction in Adults and Adolescents
April
Through a Child’s Eyes: Understanding Addiction and Recovery
May
How to Help Families Struggling with Teen Substance Use
June
COVID-19: Telehealth for Opioid Addiction Interventions
Peer Recovery Support: What It Is and Why We Need It
July
Global Conference on Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health
Adapting Care: Online Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
August
Energy Psychology Techniques for Reducing Trauma & Addiction
Virtual Treatment for Mental Health and Addictions while Social Distancing
September
Cultivating Greater Meaning and Purpose to Prevent Relapse
At Greater Risk: The Intersection of ACEs and Addiction
Prepare for Rehab Conferences: A Few Quick Tips
- Since the events industry shuttered in March 2020 due to Covid-19, industry leaders took time to reel and innovate physical event experiences and transfer them to digital. With that, many of these events are free and provide attendees with valuable resources, replay recordings, and discounts.
- No time to attend virtually? No problem. Register to receive the benefits of virtual events, such as industry discounts on software or business services, recordings to listen to when you have time, and replays and resources to download and share with your team.
- Take a look at future events and take advantage of early bird specials for 2021. Some are even open for 2022!
- And once COVID goes away, you’ll see your favorite addiction treatment marketing agency on the floors again.