Professional Development

Ongoing education aimed at enhancing the competencies of the substance use workforce to deliver evidence-based care effectively, including accreditation. 

2026 NSC Sobering Summit

Event Date
 - Online

Join us for the 2026 NSC Sobering Summit as we gather under the theme “Gateway to the Future of Sobering Care.” This year’s Summit marks a pivotal moment for the field—one defined by growth, clarity, and a shared commitment to quality and accountability.

Substance Use and Health Competencies for All Prescribers

Guide
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Developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Workforce Competencies provide an evidence-informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed by professionals working in substance...

Supporting Community Prevention with Planet Youth, KDE Hub and Small Cities Initiative

Event Date
 - Online

Discover how communities can use data to drive upstream action and strengthen substance use prevention efforts. This webinar will introduce the Planet Youth model and its evidence-informed approach to using local data to guide community action. Participants will also learn about the Knowledge Development and Exchange (KDE) Hub and the implementation supports it offers to help communities in Canada put prevention into practice.

Rx Summit 2027: Uniting the Nation to End the Addiction Crisis

Event Date
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Nashville
United States

The Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.

Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program

Event Date
 - Online

The Duke-UNC Comprehensive TTS Program combines findings from the most current evidence-based research on pharmacotherapy, population-based issues, practical guidance on running a practice, and targeted skills in tobacco dependence counseling. Through a combination of interactive, virtual sessions and online self-paced training, Duke-UNC TTS offers leading-edge, evidence-based continuing education in a fun and engaging online experience.

Journey Together Conference 2026: A Conference for Addiction Professionals

Event Date
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Franklin
United States

The overall goal of the conference is to bring together professionals working with addictions, substance use disorders, prevention and treatment. Participants will explore a variety of topics related to the medical, psychological, and familial aspects of the disease of addiction and share knowledge, expertise, and resource networking.

Participants who attend this conference will:

Foundational Habits for Early Career Professionals

ISSUP Webinar
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This webinar discusses the how, why, and what of foundational habits. Foundational habits are beneficial actions we make part of our routine to be successful long-term.

Parental Substance Use - Hidden Harm, Trauma and Protective Factors

Event Date
 - Online
  • 2nd & 3rd December 2026, 9.30am - 3.30pm (both days)
  • Cost: £175
  • Info: This advanced two-day course deepens understanding of how parental substance use affects children and families. It supports practitioners to recognise risk, understand trauma and strengthen protective factors that improve outcomes for children.

Online training - Hidden Harm: Children Affected by Parental Substance Use

Event Date
 - Online

This course explores Hidden Harm, the often unseen impact of parental substance use on children and young people. It supports professionals and volunteers to recognise both the immediate and long-term effects on children, even when families appear to be coping.