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The New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (New England ATTC) is pleased to announce the third cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for addictions professionals from across the continuum of care. The LDP has been designed by Peter Smith, MBA, with input from a committee of addictions professionals. This program will focus on key leadership skills […]

Pain in the Nation: Building a National Resilience Strategy: Alcohol and Drug Misuse and Suicide and the Millennial Generation - a Devastating Impact Report highlights the rates of alcohol and drug misuse and suicide among the millennial generation (people in their 20s and 30s). Discusses the role of the opioid crisis in the increases in […]

Urban-Rural Differences in Drug Overdose Death Rates, by Sex, Age, and Type of Drugs Involved, 2017  Data brief examining differences in urban and rural areas, using the most recent data from the National Vital Statistics System. Features statistics including age-adjusted rates of overdose rates from 1999-2017 by urban and rural residence, and rates of overdose […]

Safe, stable, and affordable housing is increasingly recognized as a vital part of recovery. What role can substance use disorder treatment and recovery programs play in providing this essential need for their clients? To find out the basics of housing and how to get started listen to the Recovery Housing Podcast!  By the end of […]

Read CDC's new Vitalsigns: Life-Saving Naloxone from Pharmacies Highlights:   View the accompanying 56-second video.

Join the Northwest ATTC on August 28th (12pm PT) for our next webinar, "Peers for Chronic Pain: What Lived Experience Can Do to Help the Pain and Opioid Crisis," presented by Michelle Marikos. Peer support workers are people who have been successful in recovery from physical or mental health challenges and who help others experiencing […]

The MPATTC conducted a survey with primary care providers (PCPs) working in Community Health Centers (CHCs) in HHS Region 8, in order to determine their perceptions, practices, and training/technical assistance needs in relation to substance use disorders (SUDs) and medication assisted treatment (MAT).  The survey was distributed to PCPs in CHCs in Region 8, with […]

During World Hepatitis Day 2019 campaign, WHO is urging all countries and partners to promote the theme “Invest in eliminating hepatitis”. WHO will release new estimates for additional investments needed to achieve globally agreed hepatitis elimination goals by 2030, in the context of the universal health coverage. The host country for World Hepatitis Day 2019 is Pakistan. […]

      The Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare released a series of recorded webinars related to the treatment of opioid use disorder. Topics include: Harm Reduction: Addressing Polysubstance Use in Patients with OUD Assessing, Treating and Payment for Hepatitis C in SUD Patients Medication First OUD Treatment in Primary Care Psychosocial Treatment for Opioid Dependence […]

  Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 2008 to start changing this. Each year millions […]

Join the Northwest ATTC on July 31st for our latest webinar, "Methamphetamine Use Trends and Consequences in the Northwestern United States," presented by Sara Glick, PhD, Research Assistant Professor at the UW School of Medicine. Methamphetamine use is increasing in the wake of the opioid crisis, particularly in the Western United States. This webinar will […]

SAMHSA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new joint informational bulletin, Guidance to States and School Systems on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools. This guidance includes examples of approaches for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) related treatment services in schools, and describes some of […]

A new report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that overdose deaths involving cocaine and psychostimulants continue to increase.   This report underscores the need for comprehensive, evidence-based public health and public safety interventions.    Click here to read the full report.

Learn how to integrate Maternal Mental and Behavioral Health into your work and how you and your organization can support mothers in your community. Expert presenters, including Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, and Melissa Hoffman, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, will provide training and answer your questions. There will also be an opportunity to network with local, state, and […]

  World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day seeks to raise global awareness around the problem of iatrogenic (medical-induced) benzodiazepine physical dependence that continues to affect an enormous amount of unsuspecting, innocent people worldwide—either directly or indirectly. #WorldBenzoDay  

Pictured from Left to Right: Betty Gondles - American Correctional Association, Rosemarie Martin - New England ATTC, Jennifer Clarke -  Rhode Island Department of Corrections   Dr. Rosemarie Martin was an invited content expert at the National Governor’s Association (NGA) Southeast Regional Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) workshop on June 12-14, 2019. Through a partnership with American Correctional Association National […]

In partnership with AdCare Educational Institute of New England, the New England ATTC actively sponsored and coordinated the 50th Anniversary of The New England Summer School of Addiction and Prevention Studies! The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, commonly called Summer School, is a four-day intensive experience to further knowledge, skills, and experience in […]

Each year on June 27, we observe National HIV Testing Day. On this day, we unite with partners, health departments, and other organizations to raise awareness and plan events about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Get Involved Help encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day and every day to ensure people […]

The South Africa HIV ATTC's Co-Project Director, Dan Stein was honored at the 15th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry conference in Vancouver, Canada as one of two recipients of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (WRSBP) Lifetime Achievement Award in Biological Psychiatry. Alongside Robert Post from the United States, Professor Stein was celebrated for […]

The Providers' Clinical Support System (PCSS) for Medication Assisted Treatment created a virtual step-by-step Naltrexone User Guide to assist providers in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). The interactive guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions, from obtaining patient history to following up once a naltrexone dose has been successfully administered. In addition, the guide links to multiple tools providers can […]

On May 22nd, 2019, the New England ATTC held its annual in-person Advisory Board meeting in Marlborough, MA. Seventeen stakeholders from the New England region including Jean Bennett, one of the SAMHSA Region 1 Interim Administrators, representatives from all 6 SSA offices, representatives from the treatment and recovery communities, and patient advocates participated in this […]

Pictured from left to right: Heather Putnam - U.S. Attorney's Office, Morayo Akande - New England ATTC, Scott Gagnon - New England PTTC, Maria Restrepo-Toro - New England MHTTC, Kim Nelson - SAMHSA Regional Administrator, HHS Region 1   A representative from The New England ATTC traveled to Maine with the SAMHSA Region 7 Administrator Kim Nelson and representatives from the New England PTTC and […]

According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH 2014), 9.9 % of Hispanics (3.4 million) and 9.2 % of non-Hispanics (19.7 million) needed substance use treatment. Among persons aged 12 or older who were in need of treatment, Hispanics were less likely than non-Hispanics to have received treatment (9.0 vs. 10.5 %). […]

The Northwest ATTC is excited to offer a new training product for peer support specialists about opioid use disorder. Supporting Recovery from Opioid Use: A Peer’s Guide to Person-Centered Care is a one-hour, self-paced course designed to equip peers and other outreach workers with information, resources, and practical tips to help them better understand opioids and […]