Events

The Primary Care SIG aims to engage primary care in research, develop substance use treatment interventions relevant to community-based practice, and promote the transfer of evidence-based results from substance use research into community-based practices.   In their next online meeting, Steven Shoptaw, PhD (UCLA) will present on "Whole-Person Primary Care for People Who Use Methamphetamine: Hearts, Lungs, Bugs, and Brains." Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 943 3434 2090 Passcode: 370819

Join the CTN Western States Node and the Northwest and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) for their next joint webinar! In this session, Erin Winstanley, PhD (CTN Appalachian Node), will describe a NIDA Clinical Trials Network study, CTN-0135, examining clinician-reported challenges with initiating buprenorphine for people using fentanyl, including precipitated or prolonged withdrawal, patient reports that buprenorphine was ineffective, and patient preference for methadone. In response to these challenges, most clinicians surveyed reported modifying their standard induction protocols or patient counseling approaches. Clinicians treating larger patient volumes, seeing a high proportion of patients using fentanyl, or initiating treatment in non-inpatient settings were more likely to report difficulties starting patients on buprenorphine. Dr. Winstanley will present the study results and discuss their implications. 1.5 CME/CE credits available! For information about credit types and accreditation, as well as learning objectives for this session, download the webinar flyer.

The National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN) will hold its Annual Scientific and Steering Committee Meeting on Monday-Wednesday, April 13-15, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Natcher Building on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Registration and meeting details coming soon!

The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in addiction medicine, bringing together all professionals to connect, learn, and inspire. For 57 years, ASAM has been convening the addiction treatment community to showcase best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in the field. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to: Connect and network with over 2,500 colleagues Learn from nationally recognized experts at 60+ sessions and 120+ posters Be Inspired by thought-provoking conversations with peers and powerful presentations highlighting actionable and practical skills

(NOTE: This is not CTN-related event but may be of interest to CTN members.) Join the Rutgers Resilience Collective for this in-person event on May 22, 2026, 11am-3:30pm ET. This conference is fere to attend. Lunch will be provided for attendees who register by April 15. Students and early-stage investigators may apply for travel awards and data blitz talks. Keynote speaker: Sarah Pederson, PhD: For the Communities Counting on Us: Addiction Research Moves Forward