AMERSA
@amersa.org
AMERSA improves health and well-being through multidisciplinary leadership in substance use education, research, clinical care and policy.
Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in 2026? AMERSA is looking for folks with experience with private sector funding opportunities, or who are tenacious about finding and building relationships, to join our Development Committee. Reach out at members.amersa.org/contact
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in 2026? AMERSA is looking for folks with experience with private sector funding opportunities, or who are tenacious about finding and building relationships, to join our Development Committee. Reach out at members.amersa.org/contact
Don't forget to register for the first AMERSA Advocacy Webinar of 2026!
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Don't forget to register for the first AMERSA Advocacy Webinar of 2026!
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Mark your calendar | Submissions open February 1.
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
November 12–14, 2026.
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀!
Abstracts & workshop submissions due 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭
Scholarship award applications due 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
November 12–14, 2026.
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀!
Abstracts & workshop submissions due 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭
Scholarship award applications due 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Mark your calendar | Submissions open February 1.
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
November 12–14, 2026.
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀!
Abstracts & workshop submissions due 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭
Scholarship award applications due 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
November 12–14, 2026.
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀!
Abstracts & workshop submissions due 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭
Scholarship award applications due 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳
We're happy to partner with @acaamorg.bsky.social to spread the word about REACH2.0, a program dedicated to building a supportive community of future leaders in addiction medicine and psychiatry - Learn more and apply by January 5 here: reach2program.org/
#REACHProgram
#REACHProgram
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We're happy to partner with @acaamorg.bsky.social to spread the word about REACH2.0, a program dedicated to building a supportive community of future leaders in addiction medicine and psychiatry - Learn more and apply by January 5 here: reach2program.org/
#REACHProgram
#REACHProgram
Happy New Year from AMERSA!
As we reflect on another year of shared commitment to advancing substance use care, we want to thank our community for your continued engagement and support.
Wishing you a healthy, connected, and inspiring 2026.
As we reflect on another year of shared commitment to advancing substance use care, we want to thank our community for your continued engagement and support.
Wishing you a healthy, connected, and inspiring 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy New Year from AMERSA!
As we reflect on another year of shared commitment to advancing substance use care, we want to thank our community for your continued engagement and support.
Wishing you a healthy, connected, and inspiring 2026.
As we reflect on another year of shared commitment to advancing substance use care, we want to thank our community for your continued engagement and support.
Wishing you a healthy, connected, and inspiring 2026.
Peer review plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and impact of scholarly publishing. Interested in becoming a peer reviewer for an academic journal but not sure where to start? Explore these resources from @sagepub.com, the publisher of @sajamersa.bsky.social.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Peer review plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and impact of scholarly publishing. Interested in becoming a peer reviewer for an academic journal but not sure where to start? Explore these resources from @sagepub.com, the publisher of @sajamersa.bsky.social.
www.sagepub.com/journals/inf...
www.sagepub.com/journals/inf...
Happy Holidays from AMERSA!
Wishing you a restful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful start to the new year.
Please note that AMERSA’s offices will be closed December 24-January 4. We will resume regular operations on January 5.
Wishing you a restful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful start to the new year.
Please note that AMERSA’s offices will be closed December 24-January 4. We will resume regular operations on January 5.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Holidays from AMERSA!
Wishing you a restful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful start to the new year.
Please note that AMERSA’s offices will be closed December 24-January 4. We will resume regular operations on January 5.
Wishing you a restful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful start to the new year.
Please note that AMERSA’s offices will be closed December 24-January 4. We will resume regular operations on January 5.
A year end gift to AMERSA is more than a donation—it’s an investment in multidisciplinary collaboration that connects research with practice and evidence with experience...all year long. Learn how you can support AMERSA here: amersa.growthzoneapp.com/ap/contribut...
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A year end gift to AMERSA is more than a donation—it’s an investment in multidisciplinary collaboration that connects research with practice and evidence with experience...all year long. Learn how you can support AMERSA here: amersa.growthzoneapp.com/ap/contribut...
Register now for the first AMERSA Advocacy Webinar of 2026!
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Register now for the first AMERSA Advocacy Webinar of 2026!
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Whether you're a peer specialist, provider, researcher, educator, or policymaker, your voice belongs at AMERSA. Join AMERSA as a member to find collaborators, mentors, and colleagues who are making a difference in substance use care. amersa.org/new-member-o...
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Whether you're a peer specialist, provider, researcher, educator, or policymaker, your voice belongs at AMERSA. Join AMERSA as a member to find collaborators, mentors, and colleagues who are making a difference in substance use care. amersa.org/new-member-o...
AMERSA is proud to release a new position statement:
In Support of Harm Reduction Supply Distribution via Vending Machines—a proven, 24/7, low-barrier way to expand access to naloxone, drug checking tools and more.
Read the full statement: amersa.org/advocacy-sta...
In Support of Harm Reduction Supply Distribution via Vending Machines—a proven, 24/7, low-barrier way to expand access to naloxone, drug checking tools and more.
Read the full statement: amersa.org/advocacy-sta...
December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
AMERSA is proud to release a new position statement:
In Support of Harm Reduction Supply Distribution via Vending Machines—a proven, 24/7, low-barrier way to expand access to naloxone, drug checking tools and more.
Read the full statement: amersa.org/advocacy-sta...
In Support of Harm Reduction Supply Distribution via Vending Machines—a proven, 24/7, low-barrier way to expand access to naloxone, drug checking tools and more.
Read the full statement: amersa.org/advocacy-sta...
Save the Date! | Submissions open Feb 1.
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
Nov 12–14, 2026.
New Deadlines!
Abstracts & workshops due April 1
Scholarship award applications due May 17
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
Nov 12–14, 2026.
New Deadlines!
Abstracts & workshops due April 1
Scholarship award applications due May 17
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Save the Date! | Submissions open Feb 1.
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
Nov 12–14, 2026.
New Deadlines!
Abstracts & workshops due April 1
Scholarship award applications due May 17
AMERSA’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Washington, DC
Nov 12–14, 2026.
New Deadlines!
Abstracts & workshops due April 1
Scholarship award applications due May 17
Last call!
Proposals for AMERSA’s 2026 Learning Series are due TONIGHT, Dec 7.
Submit by 11:59pm PT: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Proposals for AMERSA’s 2026 Learning Series are due TONIGHT, Dec 7.
Submit by 11:59pm PT: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last call!
Proposals for AMERSA’s 2026 Learning Series are due TONIGHT, Dec 7.
Submit by 11:59pm PT: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Proposals for AMERSA’s 2026 Learning Series are due TONIGHT, Dec 7.
Submit by 11:59pm PT: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Only a few days left to submit your podcast, workshop, and toolkit proposals for AMERSA’s 2026 Learning Series!
If you’ve been considering submitting, now is a great time to share your ideas.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
If you’ve been considering submitting, now is a great time to share your ideas.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Only a few days left to submit your podcast, workshop, and toolkit proposals for AMERSA’s 2026 Learning Series!
If you’ve been considering submitting, now is a great time to share your ideas.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
If you’ve been considering submitting, now is a great time to share your ideas.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Save the date!
AMERSA Advocacy Webinar: Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
AMERSA Advocacy Webinar: Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Save the date!
AMERSA Advocacy Webinar: Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
AMERSA Advocacy Webinar: Methadone Reform at Many Levels: Zooming in on Colorado for State, Clinic, and Patient Perspectives on Making Change
Jan 27, 2026 | 4pm ET / 1pm PT
Register now: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
Substance use in older adulthood is often overlooked—but it’s a growing and essential area of care.
AMERSA invites proposals exploring the topic for the upcoming series: Substance Use Across the Lifespan.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
AMERSA invites proposals exploring the topic for the upcoming series: Substance Use Across the Lifespan.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Substance use in older adulthood is often overlooked—but it’s a growing and essential area of care.
AMERSA invites proposals exploring the topic for the upcoming series: Substance Use Across the Lifespan.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
AMERSA invites proposals exploring the topic for the upcoming series: Substance Use Across the Lifespan.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
There’s still time to submit your proposal for a podcast episode, workshop, or toolkit for AMERSA’s upcoming 2026 Learning Series.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There’s still time to submit your proposal for a podcast episode, workshop, or toolkit for AMERSA’s upcoming 2026 Learning Series.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
It's been two weeks since #AMERSA2025 came to a close. Let’s keep the connections going. Tag someone who made your AMERSA experience even better!
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's been two weeks since #AMERSA2025 came to a close. Let’s keep the connections going. Tag someone who made your AMERSA experience even better!
We are deeply grateful for our AMERSA community—today and every day. Your dedication strengthens our mission and impacts lives year-round.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are deeply grateful for our AMERSA community—today and every day. Your dedication strengthens our mission and impacts lives year-round.
Technology is reshaping substance use care. How can EMRs, digital tools, or AI strengthen substance use care?
Submit your proposal for AMERSA upcoming podcast series, Frontiers in Substance Use Care: Emerging Topics and Evidence.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Submit your proposal for AMERSA upcoming podcast series, Frontiers in Substance Use Care: Emerging Topics and Evidence.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Technology is reshaping substance use care. How can EMRs, digital tools, or AI strengthen substance use care?
Submit your proposal for AMERSA upcoming podcast series, Frontiers in Substance Use Care: Emerging Topics and Evidence.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Submit your proposal for AMERSA upcoming podcast series, Frontiers in Substance Use Care: Emerging Topics and Evidence.
Submit by Dec 7: amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
What was your favorite moment from the AMERSA 2025 Conference? We have too many to choose. Check out the photo gallery on the 2025 Conference tab on our website! amersa.org/2025-confere...
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What was your favorite moment from the AMERSA 2025 Conference? We have too many to choose. Check out the photo gallery on the 2025 Conference tab on our website! amersa.org/2025-confere...
From GLP-1 agonists to psychedelics, emerging treatments could transform substance use care.
Submit a proposal to share your insights on AMERSA’s 2026 podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care.
Proposals due Dec 7, 2025 : amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Submit a proposal to share your insights on AMERSA’s 2026 podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care.
Proposals due Dec 7, 2025 : amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
From GLP-1 agonists to psychedelics, emerging treatments could transform substance use care.
Submit a proposal to share your insights on AMERSA’s 2026 podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care.
Proposals due Dec 7, 2025 : amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Submit a proposal to share your insights on AMERSA’s 2026 podcast, Frontiers in Substance Use Care.
Proposals due Dec 7, 2025 : amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
AMERSA invites proposals for podcast episodes, workshops, and toolkits addressing substance use care during pregnancy and parenting for the upcoming series, Substance Use Across the Lifespan.
🔗 Submit by 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 → amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
🔗 Submit by 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 → amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
AMERSA invites proposals for podcast episodes, workshops, and toolkits addressing substance use care during pregnancy and parenting for the upcoming series, Substance Use Across the Lifespan.
🔗 Submit by 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 → amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
🔗 Submit by 𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 → amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
Thank you for being part of AMERSA 2025! We’re grateful for the learning, connection, and collaboration this week. Safe travels to all heading home—we look forward to continuing this work together and seeing you in Washington, DC in 2026!
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Thank you for being part of AMERSA 2025! We’re grateful for the learning, connection, and collaboration this week. Safe travels to all heading home—we look forward to continuing this work together and seeing you in Washington, DC in 2026!
Today’s Rich Saitz plenary brought powerful insights into the current evidence for psychedelics in addiction recovery from Adie Rae Wilson-Poe, PhD, Kevin Franciotti, and moderator Chris Stauffer, MD. Thank you to our speakers for a great discussion.
November 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Today’s Rich Saitz plenary brought powerful insights into the current evidence for psychedelics in addiction recovery from Adie Rae Wilson-Poe, PhD, Kevin Franciotti, and moderator Chris Stauffer, MD. Thank you to our speakers for a great discussion.