📢 A look at the AMERSA 50th Annual Conference — Washington, DC, Nov 12–14. Five decades of bringing every discipline in substance use care into one room. Review the highlights, share with your network, and join AMERSA in DC. 🤝 🔗 conference.amersa.org #AMERSA2026 #StrongerTogether

"It didn't really feel like a conference — in the best way. It felt like community." Dr. Ayesha Appa on 50 years of AMERSA. Join that community November 12–14 in Washington, DC. conference.amersa.org #AMERSA #50thAnniversary #StrongerTogether #AdvancingTheSpectrum #SubstanceUseCare

AMERSA is proud to present this year's John P. McGovern Award for Excellence in Medical Education to Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, Commissioner of the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Congratulations on this well-earned recognition. #AMERSA #50thAnniversary

AMERSA is pleased to announce Dr. Caroline Darlington as the recipient of the 2026 Best Research Abstract Award. Join us at the AMERSA 50th annual conference to engage with the latest research in substance use & addiction: conference.amersa.org #AMERSA #50thAnniversary #StrongerTogether

AMERSA has released a new Position Statement on The Health Impacts of Climate Change on People Who Use Alcohol and Other Drugs. Read the full statement: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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: www.amersa.org/

Join us in Washington, DC, Nov 12–14 for the AMERSA 50th Annual Conference! Connect with multidisciplinary leaders in substance use care, education, & research. Learn more and register today: conference.amersa.org/ #AMERSA2026 #StrongerTogether

ICYMI, a new AMERSA podcast episode is now available: Cancer Pain in Addiction — Navigating Opioids, MOUD, and Survivorship. Listen here: amersa.org/project/epis...

Involuntary treatment policies are rapidly evolving. Join AMERSA on July 28 for a free webinar on the evidence, policy trends, and implications for people who use drugs. Register: amersa.org/project/amersa-advocacy-webinar/ #AMERSA #SubstanceUseCare

AMERSA is proud to present this year's Betty Ford Award to Dr. Davida Schiff for her significant impact on substance use care. Congratulations on this well-earned recognition. #AMERSA #50thAnniversary #StrongerTogether

Cancer + substance use disorder = complex pain management. 🎙️ New AMERSA podcast episode drops this Thursday: strategies for how oncology, palliative care & addiction care teams can support patients with cancer pain and SUD. Sign up to receive the new episode alert: amersa.org/education/am...

Read recently published research and commentary from Substance Use & Addiction Journal at journals.sagepub.com/home/saj @sajamersa.bsky.social

In case you missed it, Episode 4 of AMERSA's podcast Frontiers in Substance Use Care is now available. We Didn't Start the Fire: Avoiding Clinician Burnout explores how to protect provider wellbeing and build healthier workplaces. Listen: amersa.org/project/epis...

We are looking forward to a timely and nuanced AMERSA Discourse plenary session at the conference this year, moderated by Deepika Slawek, MD, MS with speakers, Beau Kilmer, PhD & Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, PhD. Register today! conference.amersa.org/ #AMERSA2026 #50thAnniversary

AMERSA celebrates the bipartisan MOTAA 2.0, which would let qualified practitioners prescribe and pharmacies dispense methadone for OUD — with strong safety guardrails. A meaningful step toward more accessible, patient-centered care. www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r... #AMERSA

Congratulations to Paula J. Lum, MD, MPH, this year's recipient of the David C. Lewis, MD Service to AMERSA Award, recognizing her dedication and lasting service to AMERSA and the field of substance use education and research. 🎉 #AMERSA #AddictionScience

This Pride Month, AMERSA affirms a simple truth: effective substance use care is affirming care. Dignity, visibility, and stigma-free treatment belong to every person — across the full spectrum of substance use care. Learn more at amersa.org #AMERSA #PrideMonth #SubstanceUseCare #50thAnniversary

Involuntary treatment policies are changing fast. Join AMERSA July 28 for a free webinar on the evidence, policy trends, and implications for people who use drugs. Register: amersa.org/project/amersa-advocacy-webinar/ #AMERSA #SubstanceUseCare

We Didn't Start the Fire: Avoiding Clinician Burnout in Substance Use Care, the latest episode in AMERSA's podcast series, drops this Thursday. Sign up for new episode alerts here: amersa.org/education/

ICYMI, Episode 3 of AMERSA's Podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care, is now available. Best Practices for Responding to In-Hospital Substance Use dives into reducing stigma, proactive communication, and keeping patients engaged in their care. Listen today: amersa.org/project/epis...

Congratulations to Kristin Wason, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, CARN, recipient of AMERSA's W. Anderson Spickard, Jr. Excellence in Mentorship Award! This award honors an individual who provides outstanding research and career mentorship to trainees and junior faculty.

The opening plenary at the AMERSA 2026 Conference addresses the emergence of new drugs of concern. Moderated by Shoshana V. Aronowitz, PhD, MSN, MSHP with speakers, Katherine Hill, MPH; Jeanmarie Perrone, MD; and Taylor Wood. Join AMERSA in Washington, DC, November 12–14. conference.amersa.org/

Conference registration is now open! The Attendee Information page for the AMERSA 50th Annual Conference is live — fees, hotel information, workshops, accessibility support, and more, all in one place. conference.amersa.org/attendees-in...

Congratulations to Khadejah F. Mahmoud, PhD, MSN, RN, recipient of this year's AMERSA New Investigator Award. This award recognizes an early-career AMERSA member for outstanding contributions to substance use education and/or research and strong potential for future impact in the field.

Episode 3 of AMERSA's podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care, drops this Thursday. This episode breaks down evidence-based, patient-centered, practical approaches for addressing in-hospital substance use. Join the AMERSA Education Mailing List for new episode alerts: amersa.org/education/

In case you missed it, Episode 3 of AMERSA's Podcast, Substance Use Across the Lifespan, is now available. Listen and download the toolkit here: amersa.org/project/epis...

Meet AMERSA. Membership connects you to a community that spans disciplines, generations, and approaches to care. Whether you're entering the field or shaping its future, there's a place for you here. Join us → amersa.org/membership/

To everyone working in substance use care: what's one thing a client or patient taught you that no training ever could? Share your perspective — and join the work at amersa.org. #SubstanceUseCare

Final call: AMERSA is accepting nominations for the 2026–2029 Board of Directors through June 1. This is an opportunity to directly shape the organization's direction, priorities, and impact. Open roles: Treasurer and Members-at-Large Learn more and apply: amersa.org/about-us/join-the-board/

Episode 3 of AMERSA's podcast, Substance Use Across the Lifespan, is now available. This episode shares tools that providers can use to strengthen care for pregnant and postpartum patients with substance use disorder. Listen now at amersa.org/project/epis...