Professional Development and Training

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

2026 CADCA Annual National Leadership Forum

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Maryland
United States

Join us from February 2–5, 2026 for the premier training event for community leaders, coalition members, and advocates committed to the prevention field. CADCA equips coalitions with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to create positive change in their communities, and this year’s Forum promises to be our most impactful yet.

ISAM 2025 Summit of the Americas

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San Juan
Puerto Rico

An Interactive International Summit of Leaders in Addiction Medicine in the Americas. Discover and share knowledge, best-practices, training and networking with ISAM’s vision of global excellence in addiction medicine and to facilitate collaboration between all addiction medicine professionals.

Location of conference: Universidad Central del Caribe Bayamon, PR Registration

ASAM 57th Annual Conference

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San Diego
United States

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:

Tech-based health and social responses to drug problems

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Online

Objective: This webinar will explore how digital innovations are enhancing health and social support for people who use drugs. Participants will gain insights into how technology can bridge gaps in access, provide timely interventions and support vulnerable populations.

2025 Virtual National Coalition Academy – Cohort 4

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Online

The National Coalition Academy™ (NCA) is CADCA’s premier training program designed to equip participants with the skills and tools needed to drive lasting community change. The NCA™ teaches you how to strengthen your coalition and implement effective, comprehensive prevention strategies in your community.

The Peer Model: the Ethics in Efficacy

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Online

Statistics show that when peer services are delivered with adherence to the peer model and within recovery-oriented systems, they are highly effective for the participants and the systems employing them (SAMHSA).

Global Launch – Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC)

Webinar
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On June 26, 2025, the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) marked an important milestone with the global launch of the Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC). This initiative, supported by the U...