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The story of music as it pertains to substance use is not completely bleak. We have found that music can be used therapeutically as a prevention and treatment tool. Those who may be triggered in reaction to unpleasant circumstances may find it difficult to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Oftentimes, substance use may be the […]

Every culture has its own music. This is also true for the culture of addiction. A 2022 study conducted by American Addiction Centers examined the link between music and drug use. The study looked at 14 different genres of music. Drugs were used at musical events most frequently by fans of electronic dance music (67%), […]

  Content: A compendium of 10 technical assistance collaborative papers, “From Crisis to Care: Building from 988 and Beyond for Better Mental Health Outcomes," provides important resources for state leaders, policy makers, providers, peers and others to learn from examples around the country and hear from thought leaders about innovative services and the needed for […]

Are you looking to discuss how you apply Motivational Interviewing to your work or enhance your MI Skills in general?  Join the Northwest ATTC every 2nd Monday of the month to learn from other practicing professionals and receive consultation from a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers).  These monthly consultation sessions will be […]

  Content: The ONE Program located in the NDSU School of Pharmacy has received a $632,000 grant award through the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services distribution of federal funds. The grant will allow the Opioid and Naloxone Education Program to expand its efforts in public and university settings.  A webinar was held […]

Ed Parsells and Lena Gachupin led a wonderful 4-day Alcohol and Drug Exam Preparation Course last week in North Carolina as planned. Thank you to the staff and participants at the Cherokee Hospital for a great week of learning and support. We plan to meet again in a month for a virtual follow-up learning collaborative. […]

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Please join us on December 14, 2022 (12-1pm PT) for our next webinar: Beyond Clean Needles: How Peers Talk About Harm Reduction It's one thing to believe in harm reduction but how do we actually have those conversations with people actively using substances? And what other things should we know about besides Narcan and clean […]

Mid-America ATTC  (MATTC) partnered with the Ethnic Communities Opioid Response Network in Missouri, the Addiction Policy Forum, and the ORN (in IA, KS, MO, and NE) to translate Prevention of Opioid Use Education Materials into ten different languages and ensure they are culturally appropriate. Click here to view materials.

The National AI/AN ATTC met in Santee, Nebraska as planned on October 17-18 for a two-day training.  It was a very successful meeting and the presenters discussed both Western clinical approaches to diagnosis/assessment and traditional Native approaches to healing and treatment planning.  We had both an in-person audience and a virtual audience totaling about 20 […]

SAMHSA has issued a new guide on Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations. This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes. Access to the guide: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/evidence-based-practices-under-resourced-populations/pep22-06-02-004

We are now accepting applications for the 9th cohort of the Leadership Development Program! The New England ATTC, in partnership Adcare Educational Institute of New England and the New England PTTC is providing intensive technical assistance in Leadership Development Program (LDP) - Cohort 9 beginning 4/26/23 with subject matter experts Lori Weaver, Peter Smith and […]

SAMHSA has issued a new guide on Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations. This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes. Access to the guide: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/evidence-based-practices-under-resourced-populations/pep22-06-02-004

Join us at 12pm PT for our next Northwest ATTC webinar on Harm Reduction Efforts in Idaho. This presentation will review the philosophy of harm reduction as an intervention for substance use disorder and will examine the trajectory of harm reduction programming in Idaho since the legalization of syringe services in 2019.  A few learning […]

It has been estimated that for every one person struggling with addictive behaviors there are another 2 to 10 people who are intimately affected. In many systems, those affected family members are underserved, underutilized, and even viewed as a part of the problem. But substantial evidence shows us that families can be incredibly effective in […]

NLBHA, the NHL ATTC and PTTC teams are proud and honored to present the 2022 National Hispanic and Latino Executive Leadership and Fellowship Program Graduates. We cannot wait to see the great things they will accomplish in their careers and the beautiful impact they will continue to bring to our communities. Cesar Enrique Bravo Wolfe, […]

The National Indian Health Board has published its Behavioral Health Broadcast for National Suicide Prevention Month. Click here to read the broadcast.

Download the flyer for more information! Master’s-level addiction counseling students can earn $15,000 towards their educational journey through the NBCC Minority Fellowship Program.    The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (MFP-AC) is a program made possible by a grant awarded to the NBCC Foundation in collaboration with NAADAC […]

  SAMHSA released the guide Adapting Evidence-based Practices for Under-resourced Populations in September 2022. This guide focuses on research supporting adaptations of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for under-resourced populations. Adaptations involve tailoring care, programs, and services to the cultural, social, gender, and demographic contexts of the people served to yield positive outcomes.

The National American Indian and Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center (AI/AN ATTC) is pleased to offer the latest issue of its newsletter, Addressing Addiction in Our Native Communities. The theme for this issue is Treating Opioid Use Disorders, with an emphasis on incorporating Native traditions, culture, and customs into treatment plans. Download your copy […]

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is more than just an easy-to-remember number – it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis. (SAMHSA, 2022). The 988 Partner Toolkit provides social media shareables, media end […]

  The FDA Overdose Prevention Framework consists of four overarching priorities that align with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Overdose Prevention Strategy to address the public health emergency as it continues to evolve. The overdose crisis is an evolving public health crisis; as such, FDA continues to evaluate our approach and make adjustments according […]

SSW ATTC is pleased to introduce Kasey Claborn, Ph.D. as our new Co-Director as of September 1, 2022. We are thrilled to have her as part of our team, as well as in leadership of the Addiction Research Institute, where SSW ATTC resides at the University of Texas Austin.  Dr. Claborn is a licensed clinical […]