The UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Please join the Greater Southern California Node for this free live virtual training on Friday September 12, 2025, from 10am to 12pm PST: Contingency Management: Implementation of Highly Effective Intervention for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder.  Larissa Mooney, MD, Thomas E. Freese, PhD, and Richard A. Rawson, PhD, from UCLA's Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs, Division of Addiction Psychiatry will be delivering the training. Recent evidence indicates that methamphetamine and cocaine play a substantial and increasing role in the illicit drug crisis in the US—the 4th wave of the overdose crisis. The behavioral treatment known as contingency management (CM) has more than three decades of robust research supporting its efficacy for individuals with stimulant use disorder (StimUD). Despite overwhelming evidence supporting CM, it has not been widely used in routine treatment outside the VA healthcare system. This situation is changing as states are arranging insurance reimbursement for CM and developing CM programming for individuals with StimUD. This presentation, provided by a team from UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs will begin with a brief overview of how cocaine and methamphetamine use are contributing to the current drug poisoning crisis. Presenters will review CM protocol elements, evidence for CM, current obstacles to widespread implementation of CM, and strategies for addressing barriers. Presenters will also discuss the implementation strategies and preliminary results from the largest implementation of CM in publicly-funded treatment centers to date: The California Recovery Incentives Program. The project demonstrates the feasibility, replicability, and effectiveness of large-scale rollouts of this treatment. Time will be provided for audience Q&A and group discussion. Continuing education credits ((CEs/CMEs/CEHs) are available! For more information about this event, check out the flyer. Register for the session here!

This presentation from the CTN Youth SIG will focus on leadership, organizational, and team effectiveness implementation strategies.

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.   Next Primary Care SIG Meeting: “Engaging Primary Care in Research: Lessons from a High-Performing CTN Site”  September 22, 2025  12-1pm ET  Jennifer LaHue, MBA, BSN Director of Strategic Initiatives, Clinical Informatics & Office-Based Addiction Treatment Program Harris Health System Zoom Information Join the Zoom Meeting here! Meeting ID: 947 8237 5156 Passcode: 790019   Interested in presenting at a future Primary Care SIG meeting? Email Sebastian Tong at setong@uw.edu or Claire Simon at clairebs@uw.edu

This presentation from Noel Vest, PhD, Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, will explore findings from a mixed-methods national study examining the structure, implementation, and impact of Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) in the U.S. and Canada. Participants will learn about CRP funding models, mutual-help group (MHG) integration, and student recovery pathways, including key demographic trends and service utilization patterns. Drawing on both survey and qualitative data, the presentation will highlight barriers and facilitators to program success, with practical recommendations for expanding culturally competent and sustainable recovery support on college campuses. 1.5 CE/CME available. Sponsored by the CTN Western States Node and the Northwest and Pacific Southwest ATTCs.  

On the Rocks (OTR) is the Greater Intermountain Node’s (GIN) monthly Research Discussion Series, spotlighting standout addiction-related research from across the Greater Intermountain community. Designed for dynamic exchange, OTR fosters collaboration and fresh thinking through interactive conversations between presenters and attendees. The series name nods to the stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop and the iconic Utah trails just steps from our offices. Join us for the next OTR on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 12–1 PM MST, featuring “Cannabis: Balancing Risk and Therapeutic Potential” with Marcel O. Bonn-Miller, PhD. Dr. Bonn-Miller will share insights from three key research areas: Cannabis Use Disorder, the therapeutic promise of cannabinoids, and regulatory science. He’ll present findings on cannabis use among veterans with PTSD, explore cannabinoid-based treatments for sleep, anxiety, and substance use disorders, and discuss CBD safety standards and regulatory frameworks. Dr. Bonn-Miller holds a BA and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Vermont and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford. He launched his research career at the VA and University of Pennsylvania, later leading cannabis research in both academic and industry settings. He now serves as Chief Scientific Officer at Charlotte’s Web and has authored over 175 peer-reviewed publications. Visit the OTR website to learn how to join. Free CME/CE credit available for live attendees.